In the making of this project I learned a lot about the coffee making process that I didn't know before. I learned every part of the Roasting and Drying stages of a coffee bean, and also how to use a Stove-Top Espresso Maker!
I think that the conversion to making this a high school project is pretty simple. I would keep medium and the definition of "book" open to my students to push and explore. I would require that students complete sketches or a detailed plan on what they intend to include on each "page" of their book. The personal connection of this project is very engaging and creates this sense of passion in a project that otherwise may not interest each student in my class. I cover this in a bit more detail in my video.
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Final Presentation:
Resource List:
From Seed to Cup
Book Two
Browning & Roasting Stages
Stove-Top Coffee Steps
Video Demos on Zine Making
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