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Sun Skittles Experiment

yellow and orange skittles on a plate with water

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Materials

  • Orange and yellow Skittles
  • Plate
  • Warm water

Instructions

  1. Create the Sun: Arrange orange and yellow Skittles around the plate in the shape of a sun. Arrange the colors in any sun-inspired pattern.
  2. Add Warm Water: Slowly pour warm water onto the plate. Add just enough water to reach the Skittles without completely covering them.
  3. Watch the Colors: Leave the plate still and watch as the colorful candy coating begins to dissolve.
  4. Observe the Sun: Notice how the yellow and orange colors spread through the water, creating beautiful rays of color across the plate.
  5. Talk About It: Ask children what they notice. What happens when the colors meet? Why do they think the candy coating dissolves?