a. Life Cycle of a Kiss

What is a life cycle?

A life cycle of an object is all of the materials and steps required to create a product or service. All of the things we buy and use are part of a life cycle. When you go to the store and buy something, it was made somewhere with materials that were brought from different places. When looking at life cycles, it is important to look at materials and the energy needed to make the product. 

Life Cycle Flow Chart

Life Cycle of a Kiss

To explore the life cycle process, you and your team are to examine a Hershey’s Kiss. Take apart the Kiss. What is in the Kiss? What is the wrapper made of? Your end product will be a map of the resources that goes into making a single Hershey’s Kiss.

Ingredients:

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How Hershey's Chocolate is Made - Videos 1 & 2