Super Simple Science - Gems Experiment
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min read
Are you looking for a simple yet entertaining experiment to do with your little one? I thought about sharing this really fun one that Vivaan and I did a few months back, around Christmas time. It's really easy to set up and only needs a couple of items from your kitchen. It is a fun way to teach kids about mixing colors and how sugar dissolves in water.
All you need:
A packet of Gems (or M&M's or Skittles)
A plate
A bowl of lukewarm water
Dropper (optional)
Simply arrange the candy in a large circle, alternating different colors. If using a disposable plate like I did, avoid using a paper plate as the water will seep through. Then, using a dropper, ask your child to deposit water in the center of the plate - this keeps them busy for a good 5 to 10 minutes! If you don't have one, you can simply pour the water. Keep adding water till it just about reaches the candy.
As the water touches the candy, it slowly starts to the dissolve the sugar coating that surrounds the candy and the colors start to travel and merge toward the center of the plate.
Vivaan loved watching the colors travel on their own through the water and learning about the different shades that are produced by mixing colors. It also teaches them about how sugar dissolves in water, and just how much sugar and food dye is present on these different candies that he eats!
So, give it a go and see how your kiddo reacts :)
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