The chocolate factory

Are you also thinking about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory now? Almost, but not quite. We've had a visit from VilVite & Talentsenter i Realfag, for two whole days! The Talent Centers work to inspire and lift students with a great learning potential in the sciences. VilVite hosted a gathering here at ViteMeir, where the pupils were able to explore themes and tasks in science subjects through the "Chocolate Factory".

The Chocolate Factory is a learning program where the end product was to be a box of confectionery. The students started by brainstorming ideas and finding a suitable occasion to give/present confectionery, i.e. they identified a target group. They designed a mould for the confectionery, which they then 3D printed. They used this to vacuum press molds to mold the chocolate confection itself, and they also planned the chocolate's exterior in the form of content and toppings. Finally, the students drew and designed the confectionery box that they laser-printed and placed the chocolate inside.

3D-printed noise molds for the chocolate.

Finished moulded confectionery chocolate.

The project ended with a presentation where the students presented both the product and the ideas behind it to the rest of the class.

Placement of chocolate cars in a specially designed box.

The talent center offer will provide challenging and motivating training so that the students who participate have the opportunity to develop professionally, but also to network with others in the same field of interest.

We had two rich days here at ViteMeir, where both educators and students had fun and learned a lot. Thank you very much for your visit!