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In this edible experiment, learners pour "Magic Shell" chocolate into a glass of cold water. They'll observe as pillow shaped structures form, which resemble lavas on the sea floor.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Model, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Clear glass of very cold water (Ice-water with ice removed)
- Clear empty glass
- Chocolate Hard-shell ice cream topping (Smucker's Magic Shell or Hershey’s Ice Cream topping)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Processes
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Changes of Phase
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Muller, Eric
Rights:
- All rights reserved, , 1996