🪐 Learn physical science like hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and surface tension while making hot cocoa with Emily “The Space Gal” Calandrelli in this interactive digital science experiment and lesson. This science activity features a full science experiment video from Emily’s Science Lab, along with interactive lessons and practice that help students build a deeper understanding of the science behind the experiment.

📢 This no-prep STEM activity is an easy way to bring science experiments into your classroom - even when you do not have the time, materials, or capacity to do science experiments yourself!

This digital science lesson incorporates the following concepts:

✅ How hydrophilic materials attract and mix with liquids.

✅ How hydrophobic materials repel liquids and resist mixing.

✅ What surface tension is and what happens when it breaks.

✅ How the fat in cocoa powder affects the way it interacts with water.

✅ How temperature affects how well cocoa mixes.

✅ How scientists make observations, test variables, form predictions, and use evidence to explain results.

Students begin by learning important Tier 3 science vocabulary and reviewing the materials used in the experiment. Then they watch Emily make hot cocoa while explaining the science behind what is happening. Throughout the lesson, students remain actively engaged through interactive elements and activities as they explore key science concepts, including hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties, surface tension, variables, predictions, and the scientific method. Students revisit the experiment to better understand how and why it works, then complete a quiz to show what they learned.

Perfect for STEM lessons, science enrichment, lab extensions, centers, sub plans, or highly engaging digital learning, this resource brings science to life in a meaningful and memorable way with the help of Emily Calandrelli and MagiCore.

✨ MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource - This science activity uses the power of MagiCore's WebLink for an interactive browser based experience that is easy to use and keeps students engaged and learning. Students click the link or snap the QR code to access the activity on their device. No prep. No copies. No logins. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you'll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to experience it for yourself!

About Emily 'The SpaceGal' Calandrelli

Emily Calandrelli is a science communicator, author, engineer, and space traveller who makes science exciting and accessible for kids. MagiCore is proud to partner with Emily Calandrelli to bring interactive science lessons, experiments, and activities to students everywhere. Through Emily’s Science Lab activities by MagiCore, students explore big science ideas in fun, engaging, and easy-to-understand ways that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Emily’s passion for STEM inspires young learners to ask questions, think like scientists, and discover how science works in the world around them.

NOTE: This science activity is digital. It is NOT printable. The final screens include a summary of student responses and an option to view or print a completion certificate with the student's name.

*Videos are not hosted on YouTube. This resource does not require YouTube access.

Key Features:

• No Prep: Everything you need is included, including science vocabulary, the full Emily’s Science Lab Magic Hot Cocoa experiment video, interactive lesson activities, and a quiz.
• Interactive: Students actively engage with the science concepts through digital activities that go beyond simply watching the experiment.
• Audio Read Aloud: Every lesson includes audio options to support emergent readers, help students with challenging vocabulary, and provide added support for students with special needs.
• Self-Correcting: Immediate feedback helps students stay on track and learn from mistakes in real time.
• Easy to Use: Simply share the link or scan the QR code to open right in your browser.
• Meaningful Learning: Students build understanding of important science concepts in a fun, memorable, and accessible way.

⚡ Immediate Student Feedback! Students will see if their answers are correct or incorrect for each question or activity.

What's Included?

1. Meet Emily
2. Vocabulary
3. Materials Used
4. Full Experiment Video from Emily's Science Lab
5. Observation Notebook
6. What if We Changed Something Activity
7. What Did You Learn?
8. Water Loving v. Water Repelling
9. What Happened Here Activity
10. Hot or Cold - Which Works Better?
11. Think Like a Scientist
12. Multiple Choice Quiz
13. Printable Answer Recordation Sheet
14. Printable Completion Certificate

This activity is self-correcting and provides students with immediate feedback.

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, or small groups.
• 4th & 5th Grade: Independent for on-level students.

Time to Complete:

This science activity takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. The time it takes to complete can vary based on your students.

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