Sweet Science: Candy Coating Experiment ONLY
In this single class, students will learn what happens to different types of candy when placed in certain bases.
Emily Goulden
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4.5
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
observation, Kahoot!Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Students will experiment with three different types of candy: skittles, M&Ms, and conversation hearts (or other hard candy). 1. To start off, we will discuss the scientific method and use it to set up our experiment. 2. For the main experiment, we will see what happens when the candy is put into different bases, including water, soda, vinegar, and salt water. We will set up the experiment by labeling our cups and adding in the liquids. The liquids should be placed in separate cups and one of each candy type should be placed in each cup. 3. We will make predictions and create a hypothesis for this experiment. 4. Then, we will set this aside and allow the candies to soak. While we wait, we will work on the skittles experiment. For the skittles experiment, we will place the skittles on a dish in a circle. We will then slowly pour water onto the plate and watch what happens to the skittles coating! We will discuss what happens and why. 5. We will look back on the other candies and see what they look like now, noting the changes and if we think anything more will happen. . We will observe what happened to each candy. - Students may choose to keep their experiments overnight and observe the prolonged changes! Books: Mars Family: M&M Mars Candy Makers By: Joanne Mattern Fairy Floss: The Sweet Story of Cotton Candy By: Ann Ingalls Illustrated by: Migy Blanco Cocoa Bean to Chocolate By: Rachel Grack The Candy Mafia By: Lavie Tidhar Illustrated by: Daniel Duncan History Candy By: Katrina Streza Illustrated by: Mariano P Cotton Candy Machines By: Charlotte Hunter Science Candy By: Katrina Streza How Is It Made? Chocolate By: Erica Donner Inside the Sugar Industry By: M.M. Eboch Where are the Jelly Beans? By: Nancy Streza Illustrated by: Bree Paulson Brands We Know: Hershey's By: Sara Green The Chocolate Touch By: Patrick Skene Catling Illustrated by: Margot Apple What a Scientist Sees By: Dona Herweck Rice Illustrated by: Timothy Bradley Tools By: Xist Publishing Prove It! By: Shirley Duke I Use Science Tools By: Kelli Hicks My Science Tools By: Julie K. Lundgren Videos: How to Make Bubblegum at Home Are You Eating Candy Without Me?
Learning Goals
Students will learn parts of the scientific method.
Students will learn what happens to sugar in different solutions.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be asked to access Nearpod, Kahoot!, and YouTube in order to fully experience this course. They may require assistance in accessing these sources for the first time. An account may be required. A codes will be needed for both Nearpod and Kahoot, along with the creation of a "nickname". Nothing will be require to access videos on Canva.
Most YouTube videos will be under the "kids" section of YouTube however some are not and will require an adult account to avoid the videos being blocked.
Youtube and Canva videos, and Nearpod will be used via screen share.
The google slides presentation will be a simple link to follow and download.
Students will want to start the rock candy experiment as it involves heating ingredients on the stove. Students may need help gathering supplies and setting up for the other experiments, as well.
Supply List
several cups skittles, M&Ms, conversation hearts (or other hard candy) vinegar, salt water, water, soda
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
teaching assistant and substitute teacherReviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-6 learners per class
