Halloween Science Activity Experiment Dissolving Candy Corn

Which liquids will dissolve candy corn? Try it and find out! This science experiment has been provided with differentiated and editable options so that you can use the experiment that works best for your students.

There are two ways to do this experiment: find out which liquids will dissolve candy corn, or which dissolve candy corn the fastest. This requires students to record data from a stopwatch or timer, which is a great way to practice those measurement skills.

✅ What You'll Get ✅

• Teacher instructions and lesson plan
• Editable recording page options
• 9 pre-made recording page options including the scientific method
• Labels for recommended liquids to test (see photo)
• History of candy corn passage with follow up questions
• Candy corn chemistry informational text about solutions
• Creativity activities! Students can complete the drawing or design their own candy corn flavor and colors/pattern

✅ Materials Needed ✅

You will need to gather some materials for this experiment:

• candy corn
• liquids to test (choose what is easiest for you to get!): water, vinegar, oil, rubbing alcohol, dish soap, mouthwash, other household liquids you have available, etc.