Listen "Why Is Candy Sticky and Stretchy?"
Episode Synopsis
🍬Trick or Treat! Emma and Ziggy thought they had the perfect haul, but a spooky surprise awaited them: a giant, sticky candy blob! Join Dr. Owl in the Candy Lab as we uncover the gooey, stretchy, crunchy science behind Halloween candy. Why do chocolates melt so easily, but lollipops stay hard? What makes taffy so wonderfully stretchy? We’ll learn all about dancing molecules, crystal skeletons, and even play a game of "Vampire Freeze Dance!" Get ready for a sweet and spooky STEM adventure that explains the science behind all your favorite treats!
Don't forget to try our "Stretchy Taffy Pull!" at-home candy experiment! Find the full instructions and a video on our Instagram.
Plus, download your free "Spooky Science Pack" – including a 'Spooky Scientist' badge, coloring page, and more experiments – by subscribing to Owl Mail today! Click here (http://orbitalowl.com/) to get yours.
Don't forget to try our "Stretchy Taffy Pull!" at-home candy experiment! Find the full instructions and a video on our Instagram.
Plus, download your free "Spooky Science Pack" – including a 'Spooky Scientist' badge, coloring page, and more experiments – by subscribing to Owl Mail today! Click here (http://orbitalowl.com/) to get yours.
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