Saturday, February 25, 2017

How to FAIL at Science

Our latest experiment of the Liquid RAINBOW, failed miserably.  We followed the experiment:
Easy Water Stacking Sugar Density Experiment ~ DIY Incredible Science
https://youtu.be/H78Xd3ToxP4

We tried the experiment a few times and never got it to work.  All we ended up with was a greenish-black liquid that was the same color throughout the cup.  However, we still included our video to show that, yes, experiments can fail.  It is part of learning and becoming a better student and scientist that EVERYONE will fail at something at some point. especially the higher trained scientists.  It's just a reason to try again.  

You will need:

4 plastic cups 
4 colors of food coloring 
1 plastic spatula
1 cup of sugar
1 measuring cup
2 cups water 
1 10 ml medicine syringe


I would recommend following the experiment we followed.  My daughter didn't like the experiment not working.  Little kids don't have as much patience as adults and don't want to fail at anything.  But I think the important lesson for them to learn is that just because one experiment fails, does not mean they should stop experimenting or stop having fun learning science.  Forge ahead!  Until next time!

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