Candy Chemistry - Summer Edition (Grades K-2) 

Keeping young students’ attention the weeks/days of summer break can be difficult.  Join us for an engaging, hands-on science activities that engage students’ interest and keep them focused on learning. In this class I will share some of my favorite summer science treats, experiments, and activities. They are easy to set up and require simple materials to complete.

Learning Objectives

• use simple experiments that teach students about chemical reactions and states of matter
• practice making predictions and testing them
• practice recording data and interpreting results

What will students do in this course?

• Students will conduct several experiments with icy treats to facilitate a conversation about states of matter and forms of energy. Then we will taste test popsicles to learn about the scientific method.
• Student will take some gummy bears for a 'swim' to learn about osmosis. (This experiment will need to be continued after class.) While 'swimming' we will also explore density and buoyancy.
• Students make worms dance and they learn about chemical reactions.
• Students will explore the science of solutions and with colorful candy. They may be surprised by some of the results!

Class Supplies (most are in your kitchen!):

The teacher will email 48 hours ahead of class to confirm supplies for that session. 

• Paper/Pen
• Crayons, Markers, or Colored pencils
• 6 Styrofoam cups
• salt
• sugar
• baking soda 
• Gummy bears (for experimentation and comparison…and maybe an extra pack for snacking)
• Gummy worms

    A small glass for each water/solution

• Lemon lime Soda
• Vinegar
• Milk
• Paper towels
• Skittles
• Coffee filters
• Aluminum foil
• Tooth picks
• Clear glass cup

*Unfortunately, this class does not allow drop-ins. Each class builds upon prior classes.

Important Note:

Our system will send you the link to join the class 30 minutes prior to the start time of the class.