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Title:
| Famous People: Milton Hershey |
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Description:
| Read about Milton Hershey, the famous entrepreneur who created a popular milk chocolate bar. Learn how he earned his first million making caramel before turning to chocolate. Find out how he built the town of Hershey, Pennslyvania, for his factory workers and how he used his fortunes to help others. Includes photographs and a video tour of the Hershey chocolate factory. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on chocolate. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Milton Hershey School
Learn about the school that Milton Hershey and his wife, Catherine, opened and funded from the fortunes made with their candy factory. Use the links on the left to learn more about the school and the town.
Hershey's Kidz Town
Take a virtual tour of the Hershey chocolate factory in Pennsylvania. You can choose either the photographs and text or the streaming video.
The Story of Milton Hershey
This is a biography of the chocolate maker written by a teacher for his elementary students.
Teacher Vision
This is a lesson plan about Milton Hershey and entrepreneurs. Includes handouts and a list of suggested books to read.
Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company
Read a biography about Milton Hershey, then use the links to learn more about the town he built. Includes a map and panoramic views of the hotel and grounds.
Fact Monster: Milton Hershey
This is a brief almanac entry about the famous chocolatier.
Milton S. Hershey
This biography and illustration were done by an elementary student.
eThemes Resource: Chocolate
These sites cover many aspects of chocolate, including the history of chocolate, cacao plantations, how chocolate is made, and why many people crave chocolate. Also includes a virtual tour of a chocolate factory as well as photos, illustrations, interactive games, and audio and video files.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1, 3, 4, 6, 4, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1
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