Inside James Cochrane's Candy Cane Factory

Inside James Cochrane's Candy Cane Factory

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Interactive Video

Fun, History, Arts

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explores the candy cane industry, focusing on King James Cochran of Toronto, who has been producing candy for 40 years. It describes the candy cane production process, from a sticky glob of sugar to the final product, and touches on the historical belief that candy canes warded off witches. Today, they are more likely to cause dental issues. Mr. Cochran, as his own taster, ensures quality while maintaining profitability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is King James Cochran and what is his contribution to candy making?

A famous chef known for his chocolate recipes

A candy maker from Toronto known for candy canes

A historian who wrote about candy

A dentist who invented sugar-free candy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial form of a candy cane before it is shaped?

A liquid syrup

A powdered sugar mix

A hard candy stick

A sticky glob of sugar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of candy canes in the Middle Ages?

To serve as a currency

To decorate homes

To ward off witches

To sweeten tea

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do candy canes affect dental health today?

They strengthen teeth

They have no effect

They cause more baby teeth to fall out

They prevent cavities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous advice is given at the end of the video?

Brush your teeth

Share your candy canes

Eat more candy

Wash your face