Skittles Experiment in Science Club

Our first Science Club session was very colourful. The children worked in a pair or a three to explore what would happen if we added a little drop of water to Skittles. Some children predicted that the colour might run (we even had the word 'dissolve') and it would make a rainbow.

We then decided to change one thing at a time (as real scientists do) to explore what would happen. We had the choice of using m & m's, oil, lemonade and vinegar. 

Vinegar

Lemonade

Lemonade, M & M's and Skittles

After the experiments, we had a discussion about the liquids we used and the Science behind the experiment. We found out that Skittles are made out of ingredients that are prone (more likely) to dissolve in water. It happens quite quickly, so they're a fun experiment for children. 

Millie explained that the vinegar made the skittles dissolve more quickly because they were acidic. 

What a wonderful first Science club. Thank you to our budding Scientists for their careful thinking, excitement, ideas and great sense of fun!

Miss Moffat and Miss T :-)