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Learning ... how sweet it is! A hands-on lesson uses colored candies to demonstrate how positive and negative charges interact. Pupils use different types of liquids and watch as the color from the candies spreads—or doesn't.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Try different types of colored candies and compare results
- Use during a unit on mixtures
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a specific set of materials at time for set up
Pros
- Emphasizes scientific principles observed in the activity
- Provides visuals to aid in explanations
Cons
- None