Here's a sweet lesson to explore solutes and solvents. Using candies and water, learners observe properties of parts of the solution as the candies dissolve. They then modify the setup and note variations in the solution. 

Concepts

solvents, solutes, dissolving, solutions

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils create a poster or slide presentation to present their findings
• Use different types of candies with sugar coatings to compare results

Classroom Considerations

• Allow time to collect and prepare necessary materials
• The lesson is the second in a 16-part series
  

Pros

• Emphasizes key scientific vocabulary throughout
• Includes animations that can be used in place of demonstrations

Cons

• None