Crazy for Skittles

Perhaps I have been away from the classroom too long. I thought this Skittles experiment to create a rainbow of colors was brilliant. Who knew there were a multitude of Skittles experiments online to access including this one with Skittles and hot water. 
So if you happen to need a time filler during the last weeks of summer and have kids around looking for something to do this could be just the ticket for you. There are endless possibilities for arranging designs.  Be sure to watch the YouTube video and your creativity will know no bounds! 

I watched the video several times and have concluded the type of plate and size you use makes a difference. Use a plate that has an inside dip rather than a plate  with an entire flat surface. Use a plate smaller than a large dinner plate. Some experiments called for arranging and alternating Skittles one color at a time in a circle. I personally liked using 3-4 of the same color and then keep repeating the colors as it gives a wider ray. 

THANKS to recent post from pragmaticmom.com sharing these creative Skittle ideas.

http://www.pragmaticmom.com/2017/08/rainbow-science-experiments/

Hypothesis: What Will Happen If You Put Skittles + Hot Water | CRAZY SKITTLES RAINBOW | Experiment with Skittleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGkj1jOEReQ

This video link below gives you some other Skittles color arrangement's. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BIPZm6az4I

Need an idea for this years school science fair? Check this idea out using Skittles.
https://owlcation.com/stem/Skittles-Science-Fair-Project-Instructions

Lastly, M &M's (a color coated candy) can be substituted for Skittles-another experiment to compare the results.