M&M's in Different Temperatures

In this resource, students will investigate how fast the candy coating from an M&M dissolves in hot water vs. room-temperature water. Students can use the activity page provided or they can record the results in their science notebooks. This resource also offers a teacher background page(see What's Going On?) and an extension, which is a reading comprehension page.(see Think About It.

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M&M's in Different Temperatures

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials needed for each group:

3 Same-color M&M's
3 White plastic or foam dessert plates
Room-temperature water
Hot tap water
Cold water
Round film canister lid or a quarter
1 Plastic Cup
Crayons or colored pencils
Permanent marker
Bucket or large bowl
Paper Towels

References

Contributors:

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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