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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.

Weblink address (URL): 
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: 
Lisa Courson
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation