What observations can you make about layers of liquid?

Instructions:

1. Gather your materials: tall clear glass, a large spoon, water, vegetable oil, corn syrup, food coloring.

2. Get ready to observe: Slow Down.......Stay Focused.......Pay attention to details

3. Fill the glass ½ way with water.

4. Add ONE drop of food coloring.

5. Slowly pour some corn syrup and observe what happens.

6. Slowly pour some oil in with a spoon close to the top of the water and observe what happens.

InterACTions:

• What do you know about these liquids?

• What do you think will happen?

• How can you carefully fill the cup up halfway?

• How can you carefully add one drop of food coloring/

• Does the liquid sink or float?

• What are you observing?

• What are you wondering about?

• What happens if you add the food coloring last?

• What happens if you switch the order or liquids?

• What happens if you do this in a closed container (water bottle), put the lid on and shake it up?