Candy Heart Experiment

To get things started, find some kind of container.  We used plastic cups from the Dollar Tree.  But you can use glass mason jars or water bottles.  Next, decide on what liquids you want to use.  We used water, soda, and vinegar.

Start with the one basic question.  What do you think will happen to the candy hearts when we put them in the liquids?  Explain what a hypothesis is, and then ask them to think about what might happen before recording it down on paper.  Have them record their hypothesis. 

Hypothesis- a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

What you'll need:

• candy hearts
• jars or plastic cups
• water
• soda
• vinegar
• other suggestions for liquids:  (corn syrup, rubbing alcohol, sanitizer, juice, soap)
• sharpie

Instructions:

• Label your cups with the liquids you use
• Pour the liquids into each cup 1/2 way full
• Place 3 or 4 candy hearts of the same color into each cup.  
• Let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes 
• Have them fill out the hypothesis sheet while you wait
• Record the results after the 20 minutes.  

You can get a free copy of the experiment sheet here to record your hypothesis and conslusions:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Science-Candy-Heart-Experiment-FREE-1634839