Candy Chromatography
Uncover hidden colors in your favorite candies with sweet and colorful science!
Kids will become candy scientists, using water and vinegar to unlock hidden colors in candy through chromatography. By testing different liquids and temperatures, they will see how dyes combine to make their favorite candy shades, all while creating rainbow art!
1 Your Guide
As a scientist, I LOVE exploring and learning through hands-on experimenting! Planting seeds and sprouts and watching them grow is one of my favourite things to do. I am an active learner and am currently starting my PhD, my fifth university degree. I have worked with the Ontario Science Centre, Science North, and as a grade 7 and 8 classroom teacher for many years - all great places to try new things. I believe staying curious is the most important thing people can do!
I like taking pictures of plants, animals, water and sky, then use them to create fun works of art using glass, wood or paint!
2 Materials Needed
colorful candy (Skittles, jellybeans or hard candies), 3 bowls or cups, warm water, cool water, vinegar, coffee filters, scissors, ruler, pencil, spoon
3 Learning Focus
- Communicating
- Critical & reflective thinking
4 Registration
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