Sugar Crystal Experiment
An engaging kitchen science experiment for kids to grow sugar crystals using simple ingredients and patience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4320 minutes
- Yield: Varies (dependent on amount of sugar and water used)
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Stirring and Waiting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Granulated white sugar
- Clean glass jars or heatproof glasses
- Wooden craft sticks or a clean pencil
- Cotton string or fishing line
- Small clothespin or tape
- Medium-sized pot for heating water
- Measuring cup and spoon
- Food coloring (optional)
- Flavor extracts like vanilla or lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the water slowly until it feels comfortably hot.
- Stir in sugar a little at a time until no more sugar dissolves and the liquid looks syrupy.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then pour it into a clean glass jar.
- Tie a short length of string to a pencil or stick and dip the string in the solution.
- Suspend the string in the middle of the jar without touching the sides.
- Place the jar somewhere undisturbed at room temperature.
- Observe tiny crystal points forming each day.
- Add a drop of food coloring once the solution cools, if desired.
- After several days to a week, lift the string to admire your crystals.
- Store finished crystals in a dry place.
Notes
Be cautious with hot water; adult supervision is required when using the stove. If crystals stick to the jar, run the jar under warm water to loosen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 experiment
- Calories: 200 (approx. based on sugar used)
- Sugar: 50g (approx. based on sugar used)
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g (approx. based on sugar used)
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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