Candy Experiment and Scientific Process

Candy Experiment and Scientific Process

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry, Physics

3rd - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The teacher greets the students and discusses their weekend before introducing the scientific process. Students make predictions about what will happen to different candies in an experiment. They then set up and conduct an experiment using Mentos and Diet Coke, observing the results. The teacher explains the science behind the reaction and concludes with safety reminders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the scientific process as discussed in the class?

Comparing results

Writing a report

Making a prediction

Conducting an experiment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candy did the students predict would become 'Mushi Mushi'?

Skittles

Tic Tacs

M&Ms

Mentos

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the prediction for Tic Tacs during the experiment?

They will change color

They will melt

They will sink

They will float

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the teacher say they needed parental permission?

To conduct the experiment

To eat the candies

To go outside

To use Diet Coke

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candy was chosen for the first experiment?

Mentos

M&Ms

Tic Tacs

Skittles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main observation when the Mentos were added to the Diet Coke?

Nothing happened

A fountain of soda erupted

The Diet Coke changed color

The Mentos melted

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the students use to cover the bottle before adding Mentos?

A piece of paper

A cap

A card

A plastic wrap

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