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Marshmallow Molecules - Atoms & Molecules
Grades 1-3
[SIZE=+1]Materials:[/SIZE][SIZE=+1] For this experiment you will need: a couple of bags of colored marshmallows (they usually come in four different colors) or colored gumdrops, toothpicks and paper plates.[/SIZE]
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"A project the children enjoy is making marshmallow molecules. This experiment will help your students understand the difference between an atom and a molecule. [/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]Tell the children that each marshmallow represents an atom. Toothpicks are used to join the atoms. When atoms are joined they will form a molecule. To begin, each child should receive four different colors of marshmallows: 5 of one color that will represent Hydrogen, 3 of one color that will represent Oxygen, and one each of the third and fourth colors that will represent Carbon and Nitrogen."
http://ali.apple.com/edres/ellesson/elem-marshmallow.shtml
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Grades 1-3
[SIZE=+1]Materials:[/SIZE][SIZE=+1] For this experiment you will need: a couple of bags of colored marshmallows (they usually come in four different colors) or colored gumdrops, toothpicks and paper plates.[/SIZE]
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"A project the children enjoy is making marshmallow molecules. This experiment will help your students understand the difference between an atom and a molecule. [/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]Tell the children that each marshmallow represents an atom. Toothpicks are used to join the atoms. When atoms are joined they will form a molecule. To begin, each child should receive four different colors of marshmallows: 5 of one color that will represent Hydrogen, 3 of one color that will represent Oxygen, and one each of the third and fourth colors that will represent Carbon and Nitrogen."
http://ali.apple.com/edres/ellesson/elem-marshmallow.shtml
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