Comments on: Skittles Rainbow Science Experiment https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kids-science-skittles-rainbow Empowering teachers with the tools, training, and support you need to help EVERY student learn to read. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:47:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Candy Science Experiments for Your Halloween Leftovers – Lesson Plans https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-429970 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-429970 […] Skittles Rainbow in a Jar […]

]]> By: Connie https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-420469 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-420469 In reply to Sabine..

Would this be considered a heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous mixture ?

]]> By: Aleyna https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-416219 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-416219 Is it edible

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]]> By: Ashley https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-390875 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-390875 In reply to Sabine..

Yes, Sabine!
So many different ages can enjoy this activity!
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador

]]> By: Sabine. https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-390765 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-390765 Definitely can raise the age for this . As it would be fun for the younger ones , older children can actually do the work and understand the concepts as to how and why

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]]> By: Ashley https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-323537 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-323537 In reply to Nathan.

Hi Nathan,
Yes, you want to completely dissolve the Skittles.
If needed, you can microwave the water to warm it up, then let it cool back down before proceeding.
Hope that helps!
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador

]]> By: Nathan https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-323409 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-323409 Do I completely dissolve the skittles?

]]> By: Ashley https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-320920 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-320920 In reply to Nathan.

Hi Nathan,
You use 2 tablespoons of hot water for each of the five glasses.
Hope that helps!
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador

]]> By: Nathan https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-320725 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-320725 In reply to Ashley.

Do I only use one tablespoon?

]]> By: Ashley https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-318847 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-318847 In reply to Nathan.

Hi Nathan,
Yes, using just a tablespoon of water for each of the colors makes a big difference!
The solutions would not be concentrated enough with a full fourth cup.
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador

]]> By: Nathan https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-318651 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-318651 In reply to Noirin.

I used a fourth-cup measurement, and the colors just mixed.

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]]> By: Nicole https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-246974 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-246974 This requires the knowledge of density / molecules. How to explain this to kids without swamping them?

]]> By: Noirin https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-189634 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-189634 In reply to Renée.

Hi Renee,

Our solutions were pretty runny, not jelly like at all. We only used a tablespoon of water for each color so there would be a high concentration of sugar in each layer but other than that we made sure to let our solutions cool so they would be more dense than warm solutions. I hope this helps!

]]> By: Renée https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-189583 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-189583 I did the experiment for the skittles and there war no layer although I drip the water on the side of the glass with a pipette. When I look at your picture, your mix seems to be “jellyer “than mine.

]]> By: Bridget https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-159003 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-159003 When we went back to our cooled liquid there was a waxy film did you add this? I did hear the liquid in the microwave because the skittles were not melting. We are going to try this again! It was still fun!

]]> By: peggisus https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-skittles-rainbow/#comment-157442 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=15441#comment-157442 If someone ever throws skittles at your head and says “taste the rainbow” you throw back M&Ms and yell “IM not afraid” #yolo

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