Rock Candy

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In this yummy chemistry activity which requires adult supervision, learners use sugar and water to explore how crystals form. The best part about this activity, other than witnessing really cool chemistry first-hand, is getting to eat the finished product.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
1 to 7 days
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 1 large wooden spoon
  • 1 small pan
  • 1 piece of clean heavy cotton string (6 in. long)
  • Extra sugar
  • Pencil
  • Tall glass or jar

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry
      • Chemical Reactions
      • Solutions

Informal Categories

  • Food and Cooking

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • taste
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009