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6 Candy Science Experiments

6 Candy Science Experiments

Candies are more than just a sweet treat—they also hold a world of science to explore! Make your own rock candy, learn about the rock cycle using chocolates, and uncover a hidden rainbow within colorful candies. Get ready to be amazed as you discover the fascinating scientific secrets hidden within these delicious candies!

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Check out all the different candy projects with complete instructions and videos. They're great for students' science fair projects or a fun way for kids to learn science!

Chocolate and the Rock Cycle
Use chocolate shavings and heat to build three types of model rock that match real geology.
Medium
Sugar Crystallization and Rock Candy
Grow giant sugar crystals on a string and watch a supersaturated solution turn back into solid rock candy.
Medium
Candy Coating Colors and Paper Chromatography
Drip water onto a candy sitting on filter paper and watch hidden ink colors separate into colored rings.
Easy
Triboluminescence from Candy Sparks
Chew a wintergreen Lifesaver in a dark room and watch sparks of white light flash between your teeth.
Easy
Candy Models of Rocks and Minerals
Cut open different candies and classify them as rock or mineral models based on what the inside looks like.
Easy
Starburst Candy and the Rock Cycle
Reshape Starburst candies with heat and pressure to model how the Earth forms three types of rock.
Medium

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