Candy Camouflage

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Active Time

20-30 minutes

Total Project Time

20-30 minutes

Key Concepts

animals, predators, prey, camouflage

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how predators, like wolves, lions, and hawks, are able to find their prey? And what can an animal do to stay off of a hunter's menu? To survive, some animals use camouflage so they can better blend in with their surroundings. In this science activity, you will be the hungry predator and you will hunt for M&M's candies. But it may not be as easy as it sounds — some of your prey will be camouflaged by their habitat. Will they be able to avoid your grasp? To find out, work up an appetite and go hunting for some candy!

Credits

Teisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies

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Next: Materials

Materials

Plain M&M's candies (10 of each color). One king size (3.14 oz) or larger package is needed
Skittles (at least 60 of each color). One 16-oz. package or larger is needed.
Plastic bags (6)
Metal pie tin or sturdy paper plate
Timer or stopwatch
Volunteer predators (kids) who like to eat M&M's (2–4)

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