Skittles Experiment

We have been covering pattern in maths. We decided to integrate this science experiment with the topic.

You will need

Skittles

White plate

Warm water

Instructions

Place the skittles around the edge of the plate.

Carefully pour warm water over the top.

Watch as the colours spread through the water!

The Skittles are coated in food colouring and sugar. When you pour water over the skittles the coloured coating dissolves and diffuses through the water. Colourful patterns can be seen.