Description
An exciting and colorful activity that combines science with creativity, perfect for children and educators to learn about capillary action and color blending.
Ingredients
- White paper towels
- Food coloring (red, yellow, blue, green, etc.)
- Water
- Small cups or containers
- A shallow tray or baking sheet
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Choose a clean, flat surface and lay out your materials.
- Set Up Your Cups: Fill small cups with water and add different food coloring drops.
- Cut the Paper Towels: Cut the paper towels into strips about 2 inches wide.
- Arrange the Paper Towel Strips: Place the strips in a shallow tray side by side.
- Dip and Watch the Magic: Dip one end of a paper towel strip into the colored water.
- Observe the Colors: Watch as the colors travel up the paper towels, blending into a rainbow pattern.
- Let Them Dry: Allow the paper towel strips to dry completely.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and materials for unique outcomes. This experiment is customizable and engages both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Educational Activity
- Method: Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 experiment
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg