Did you know that cotton candy was invented by a dentist? In class, we discussed the surprising origins of cotton candy, and how it is made today (both in factories and by hand)! We also explored what properties we could observe about the cotton candy such as: scent, colour(s), malleability (can we squish/shape it), ductility (does it stretch) and solubility (can we dissolve it in water). Look at the photos below to see how cotton candy ‘reacts’ when exposed to water!
Watch the video below to learn more about the creation of this sweet treat: