Sweet Science: Discovering Secrets Hidden in Your Favorite Candies
In this fun and interactive series, participants will explore the hidden science behind their favorite candies through three hands-on experiments.
Rebekah Starr
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5.0
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What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Instructions on how to write up the experiments as a mini-lab report.Grading
I will mark this as completed if I am sent a write-up document for each experiment.Class Experience
Beginner Level
In this fun and interactive series, participants will explore the hidden science behind their favorite candies through three hands-on experiments. We’ll uncover the mysteries of candy colors, investigate the role of taste, and learn about the technique of chromatography—all through the lens of sweet treats!
Learning Goals
Participants will place M&M's or Skittles in warm water and observe how the candy shells dissolve, causing the letters to float.Participants will taste flavored Life Savers while holding their noses and attempt to identify the flavors without the aid of smell.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Floating Letters, Your Sense of Taste, and Chromatography
Discover how the letters on candies like M&M's and Skittles float and learn the basic principles of density and solubility.
Understand the relationship between taste and smell, and how our senses work together to perceive flavors.
Learn how scientists separate mixtures into their individual components using the technique of paper chromatography. 57 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
Materials Needed: • M&M's and/or Skittles • Life Savers or other flavored candies • Small plastic bowls • Stir sticks or plastic spoons • Warm water • Coffee filter paper • Paintbrush or cotton swab • Plate or baking sheet or piece of foil A syllabus with the supply list will be available the first day of class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
With over 15 years of experience as a science educator, both in the classroom and through homeschooling, I've developed a deep understanding of how to make science engaging and accessible to young learners. My background includes extensive STEM outreach, where I've successfully introduced elementary-aged students to the wonders of science through hands-on experiments and interactive presentations.Reviews
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Ages: 9-12
