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Colors Collide or Combine? Lesson PlanColors Collide or Combine? Lesson Plan
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2007
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Colors Collide or Combine?

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As part of a unit investigating the dissolving of M&Ms® candy coating, this lesson examines whether or not the different colors combine. There are no new concepts revealed in this particular lesson, but learners will see that the colors remain separate along a border. This is most useful as an extension of the first lesson in the series, and a reinforcement of inquiry skills.

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dissolving, making observations

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dissolving, observation, science

Pros

  • Neatly formatted materials
  • An engaging exploration and opportunity to practice observation skills
  • Part of a subunit in a comprehensive unit investigating properties of matter

Cons

  • No clear scientific concepts revealed through this activity

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