Skittles Rainbow Science Experiment
Create your own rainbow at home using Skittles! This skittles rainbow experiment is an easy, fun, and hands-on way to let your child create their own rainbow.
How to Make a Skittles Rainbow Experiment
Materials Needed:
- Skittles*
- White Plate
- Hot Water
Instructions:
- Create a rainbow circle with the Skittles around the edge of the plate.
- Slowly pour the hot water into the center of the plate, but make sure the water is touching the Skittles.
- Wait and watch the Skittles colors move towards the center of the plate, creating beautiful rainbow streaks.
*Careful adult supervision is required for this activity, as Skittles can be a choking hazard for young children.
Skittles Rainbow Experiment – Video Tutorial
Questions to Ask Your Child After the Experiment:
- What happened when you poured the water?
- What happened to the Skittles?
- What colors appeared in the water?
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