Hot and cold colors
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The primary purpose of this experiment is to engage students in an activity that will allow them to observe that hotter conditions can speed up changes in materials. Students will predict whether food coloring disperses more quickly in hot, cold, or room temperature water, and then carry out a short activity to explore their predictions.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 2
- Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
- Objective 4.02: Conduct simple probability experiments; describe the results and make predictions.
Science (2005)
Grade 2
- Goal 3: The learner will observe and conduct investigations to build an understanding of changes in properties.
- Objective 3.02: Observe changes in state due to heating and cooling of common materials.
