Walking Water

Watch the colors move between cups

Color from each cup will “walk” to the next cup as the paper towel “wicks” the water. This is a great experiment to do at home with younger children and requires just a few materials.

  1. Watch the video for instructions on how to setup this experiment.
  2. Try it yourself at home.
  3. Share results in your journal.

 

Journal Questions
  1. What happened here? Can you describe what you see?
  2. Some of the colors blended, what new colors did we create?
  3. How do you think that happens? Does mixing make new colors?

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Topics

Science
Grade Level
2-3
K-1

Creator

Child360
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Materials

  • 7 clear cups
  • Food coloring (red / yellow / blue)
  • Paper towels