The Curious Why The Scientific Method Activities Candy Dissolving Science
The Curious Why The Scientific Method Activities Candy Dissolving Science
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Learn about the Scientific Method with this back to school STEM challenge!
In this STEM activity, students learn different liquids have different chemical properties, which can affect their ability to dissolve substances like candy. They learn about what a chemist is and about the real-life chemist, Louis Pasteur.
Connection to Literacy:
This STEM challenge is designed as a companion to The Curious Why by Angela DiTerlizzi.
This STEM activity is designed to support teachers, homeschooling parents, and after-school programs. It aligns with NGSS, Common Core, and 3rd Grade TEKS.
Materials:
- various types of building materials (cardboard, plastic bottles, straws, 3 different liquids (water, vinegar, and clear soda)
- clear cups
- Skittles candy (best to use the same color in each glass)
- timer or stopwatch
- The Curious Why by Angela DiTerlizzi
Included:
- Detailed lesson plan
- Scientific Method Posters
- Chemist Posters
- STEM Journal
- STEM Activity
- Writing Extension
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Vocabulary Words
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