In this activity you will practice the scientific method with Marshmallow Bunny Peeps. Fill out the worksheet to keep track of your experiment. Download your worksheet here.
Materials:
- Marshmallow Peeps
- Clear Jars (the amount of jars will be dependent on the number of solutions that you choose)
- Solutions for the Peeps to soak in (salt water, baking soda water, etc.)
- Liquid for the Peeps to soak in (vinegar, water, milk, oil, etc.)
Key Words:
Solution: a mixture of two or more substances
Hypothesis: a prediction based on evidence
Test: experimenting to see if your hypothesis is correct
Analyze: review your experiment & the data that you collected
Step 1: Choose the mixtures that you would like to soak your peeps in. I chose milk, water & vinegar.
Step 2: Place each Peep into your clear container and fill up each container with ½ cup to 1 cup of the chosen liquid to cover the Peep. Make your hypothesis on your worksheet & then begin noting your observations.
Step 3: Decide how long you will leave the Peeps to soak in the various liquids. I chose to leave mine overnight & made observations at the one hour mark, the three hour mark and the next morning.
Step 4: Note your observations on the worksheets. Was your hypothesis correct? Here are the end results of my experiment.
Questions:
- Was your hypothesis correct?
- How long did you soak your peeps in liquid?
- What surprised you?