Dye Pasta

Obj. 22a, 8b,

Instructions:

  1. Get your materials ready: Food coloring, plastic bag, various types of pasta, rubbing alcohol.

  2. Measure 1 cup of pasta and place it in a large baggie.

  3. Add 10 to 20 drops of food coloring and 1 teaspoons of alcohol.

  4. Seal the bag.

  5. Mush the bag around.

  6. Let it sit for 5 min - 10 min.

  7. Pull out your wet pasta in a tray and let it dry.

  8. Repeat the process with as many colors as you want.

InterACTions:

  • How many types of pasta are you working with?

  • What shapes do you notice?

  • What would you like to do with your dyed pasta?

  • Do you think we could cook this pasta?

  • How would it taste?

  • What new colors could we make by mixing our food coloring?