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!

Valentine's CANDY: Fun Experiments

VALENTINE’S Day Candy:  Candy Hearts and Soda

Who doesn’t at least recognize candy hearts as one of the staples of Valentine’s day?  My daughter gets so excited for holidays and the idea of making Valentines for her friends at school is one of her favorite things to do.   We decided to use these beloved candies to explore a little science with ION Doll for VALENTINE’S Day. 

What you will need:

1 Clear Plastic Cup.

1 2 liter of off Brand Sprite.

1 Bag of Candy Hearts.

We poured the Soda in the cup about halfway.  Then we proceeded to add 12-15 candy hearts.  The carbon dioxide in the soda whizzes the candies to the top of the soda.  Once the bubbles burst around the hearts, they dance back to the bottom of the glass where they started.

Valentine’s Day Candy:  M & M’s and Gobstoppers

What you will need: 

2 white glass plates

1 pitcher of water

1 bag of Valentine’s M & M’s.

1 box of Gobstoppers.

We adapted both experiments from one’s we found on SpanglerScienceTV episode, “Valentine’s Candy Science-Cool Science Experiment.”  With this second set of experiments, we used way too many M & M candies and Gobstoppers, to observe the neat color patterns observed in the SpanglerScienceTV episode. 

We ended up with a M & M plate of hot pinkish water and a brown poop color for our Gobstopper plate.  Not many colors can be observed with an excess amount of candy in these experiments.  Using 4 pieces of candy per plate, spacing out the candies, and waiting longer yields more fascinating, measurable results.