Skittles Science Experiment
Place the skittles on a flat plate in any formation for this experiment. Pour warm water over the Skittles and watch the colours merge together.
Materials:
- Skittles
- Plates
- Warm to hot water
Crystal Flowers
For this activity, it is recommended that an adult take the lead and follow instructions that are provided within the kit.
Materials:
- Comes in a kit from Amazon
- Gloves
- Napkins
An alternative method is without a kit. Use the pipe cleaner to create the shape of the crystal. Tie a length of twine to your skewer/dowel and to the top of your pipe cleaner shape.
Boil enough water to nearly fill the container you are using to grow your crystal and carefully pour the water into the jar. To color your crystals, mix in food coloring at this step.
Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of Borax or sugar (the solute) at a time until it dissolves, continuing until no more dissolves and you see some of the solute that remains. Wear gloves if using Borax, mix the solution in a container that won’t be used for food or drink, and do not lean over the container while stirring.
Lower the pipe cleaner shape into the container (making sure nothing touches the sides). Cover the opening and place in a safe location. Let the solution sit: Borax crystals can be ready after a few hours or overnight; sugar crystals might need to remain suspended for a few days.
Once the crystals reach your desired size, gently remove them from the solution and lay out to dry.
Materials
- Jar or open-mouthed container
- Skewer/dowel – long enough to rest on the top of the jar
- Twine
- Pipe cleaner
- Pot or kettle for boiling water
- Borax or sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
Noodle Art
For this activity, the children will be provided with uncooked macaroni, and they have the creative freedom to create a picture. Once the macaroni is glued to the paper and dry, the children can paint it to make it colourful.
Materials:
- Uncooked noodles
- Glue
- Paint
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