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Chocolate making experience

Learn about the chocolate-making process and the technology involved in this hands-on STEM experience for school students.

Chocolate making experience
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  • Ages 3 to 11
  • Offsite
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
  • 23 October 2024 to 1 January 2027
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
Run by JJA Snack.
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JJA Snack invites school children on an exciting journey, tracking the chocolate-making process. This hands-on experience offers unique insights into engineering principles, making learning not only educational but also deliciously fun.

During the experience, students will explore the factory with JJA Pack's chocolatiers and learn how chocolate is sourced and made. They'll also sample unique flavour combinations in an interactive tasting session and get creative by decorating their own chocolate bar to take home.

  • Real-world insight: Students get a front-row seat to monitor the entire chocolate production process, understanding the application of engineering concepts in a tangible way.
  • Problem-solving skills: Engaging with advanced technology like Siemens' IoT Solution, students learn to identify and solve issues, fostering critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Innovation in action: Witnessing the integration of AI capabilities, students will see how technology can revolutionise industries, igniting their creativity and innovation mindset.
  • Accessible technology: JJA Pack makes Siemens' advanced technology accessible to students, empowering them to explore the exciting intersection of technology and chocolate.

 

Location

The Chocolate making experience is held at the JJA Pack factory in Barnsley.

Duration

Allow up to 1.5 hours.

Capacity and cost

  • The Chocolate making experience is available for groups of 2 to 18 people
  • For group bookings, the cost for both adults and children taking part in the experience is £10.50 per person
  • Adults accompanying the group who do not participate in making a chocolate bar are welcome to wait in the reception area free of charge
  • The experience is also available for individuals, priced at £12.50 for the person taking part

How to book

For group bookings, click the 'Check availability' button to visit the JJA Snack website to find out more and use the 'Contact' page to make an enquiry.

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects

  • Learning what the engineering workplace is like

  • Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Topics

  • Electricity
  • Mechanisms

Working scientifically

Whichever curriculum your school follows, pupils should have the opportunity to carry out practical investigations in science that help them to develop their scientific skills. This experience builds the following enquiry skills:

  • Asking questions
  • Observing and measuring

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:

  • Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.

  • Creativity - the use of imagination and the generation of new ideas.

  • Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.

Good for a career in...

  • Food
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