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Hot Cocoa Science
Step right up, curious ones! Turn a mug of hot cocoa into a real science lab with this FREE one-day lesson for the whole family.
Kids test whether sugar dissolves faster in warm or cold water, find out why marshmallows float, and travel back to the ancient Maya and Aztecs who first drank cacao. One theme, three levels, so siblings of different ages learn side by side.
Perfect for homeschool families teaching several ages at once, winter science days, co-ops, and cozy Friday afternoons.
All warm-liquid steps are marked "with a grown-up" and use warm, not boiling, water.
What's inside
- Lesson plans for Littles (K-3), Middles (4-6) and Bigs (7-8)
- The Great Disappearing Sugar Act: a fair-test experiment with step-by-step directions
- Three leveled record sheets: draw-and-circle, lab notebook, and a full lab report with variables
- 4 fact cards and 6 science word cards
- Cocoa word hunt with answer key
- Book list suggestions for each level