Solutions and Dilutions

Using our science curriculum, Elemental Science, we experimented with solutions and dilutions last week.  The experiment calls for using Kool-Aid (prepared dry according to directions) and water to see the changes caused by solutions and dilutions.  The Boys' Wonder had a blast!  I am really enjoying this science curriculum as it is experiment-based and uses items from around the house.  Both boys can easily do the work with minor adjustments for Boy Wonder #2 since he's a preschooler.

Stirring the water before we add the drink mix to make a solution. 

Each boy added a different amount to their cups so we could compare and discuss the differences.

Adding more mix to the second cups.  The boys tasted each cup to see if there was a taste difference depending on the amount of mix they used.  They didn't like this part.  We discovered they don't like Kool-Aid.

Adding the mixes in.

Diluting our solution.  The boys thought this was great fun.  Especially when they splashed the water and Kool-Aid all over mommy's floor.