Weekly Science Project Idea/Home Science Activity Spotlight: Candy Chromatography

By Amy Cowen on April 4, 2013 9:22 AM

Use paper chromatography to explore the colors in candy coatings in this colorful hands-on science project for K-12 STEM.

Photo collage of colorful paper chromatography strips

Science Buddies Science Projects: Hands-On for school and for home

In this week's spotlight: a pair of projects perfect for putting a portion of your kids' candy piles to scientific use! Use paper chromatography to explore the colors in candy coatings with one of these hands-on science activities:

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