What happens when you place M&M’s in any dish and add a little warm water? This resource supports students as they organize their thinking about this phenomenon and prepare to share their initial explanations for why this happened.
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As students take time to think about their understanding of what constitutes as a chemical reaction, they are immediately confronted with this phenomenon, an orange rind popping a balloon, to point out any gaps or problems with their initial explanation. Students are provided with an opportunity to develop an investigation that will help clarify their understanding.
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