1. Skittles Rainbow
Using a plate or bowl, arrange Skittles in a circle around the edge. Pour warm water into the center of the plate and watch as the colors from the Skittles dissolve and create a beautiful rainbow.
2. Gummy Bear Expansion
Place some gummy bears in a cup or beaker of water and leave them overnight. The gummy bears will absorb the water and expand in size, creating a fun and squishy experiment.
3. Candy Corn Catapult
Build a small catapult using popsicle sticks and rubber bands. Place a candy corn at the base and launch it across the room. Measure the distance it travels and experiment with different launch angles for maximum distance.
4. Mentos and Soda Fountain
Dropping Mentos candies into a bottle of soda creates a eruptive and fizzy fountain. Carefully drop a few Mentos into a bottle of soda and step back to observe the explosive reaction.
5. Pop Rocks Volcano
Create a tiny volcano by building a cone-shaped structure using clay or playdough. Place a few Pop Rocks candies inside the volcano and pour vinegar into the crater. The Pop Rocks will react with the vinegar, creating a bubbly eruption.
6. Exploding Sour Patch Kids
Fill a glass or beaker with warm water and drop in a few Sour Patch Kids candies. The citric acid in the candies will react with the water, causing a fizzing and bubbling reaction.
7. Candy Chromatography
Using a coffee filter and markers, create colorful designs on the filter paper. Dip the bottom of the filter into a glass of water and watch as the colors separate and spread, revealing hidden pigments.
8. Jawbreaker Dissolution
Place a jawbreaker candy in a cup of vinegar and observe as it slowly dissolves over time. Take measurements at regular intervals to track the rate of dissolution.
9. Candy Slime
Combine liquid starch and melted candy (such as Starburst or Jolly Ranchers) to create a stretchy and gooey slime. Experiment with different ratios of starch and candy to achieve the desired consistency.
10. Candy Density Tower
Gather a variety of differently shaped candies and arrange them in a clear container. Observe as the candies separate into distinct layers based on their density, creating a colorful and edible tower.
11. Bubble Gum Balloon Blow-up
Inflate a small balloon and then stretch a piece of bubble gum over the opening. As you blow into the balloon, the bubble gum will expand and eventually burst, creating a loud pop.
12. Candy Mosaics
Create colorful mosaics or patterns using small candies like M&M’s or Skittles. Glue the candies onto a piece of cardboard or paper to create unique artwork.
13. Candy Taste Test
Gather a variety of Halloween candies and blindfold a participant. Have them taste each candy and try to identify the flavor without seeing it. Keep track of their guesses and reveal the correct answers at the end.
Enjoy these fun and educational Halloween candy experiments!
