Comments on: Sugar Cube Absorbing Experiment https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-with-sugar-cubes Easy Science Experiments and STEM Challenges for Kids Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:52:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 By: Amy https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-58575 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:10:24 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-58575 How long does this experiment take? I only have one hour with my kids and was wondering if the water will make it through the sugar by then.

]]> By: lis https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-8193 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:00:31 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-8193 the problem I encountered is that with most of the materials I tried, the bottom sugar cube collapsed well before the top cube got any moisture in it at all. so I turned the experiment upside down--stack two sugar cubes, lay a piece of plastic/foil/paper/fabric/whatever on top, then use an eyedropper to put water on top. this worked much better.

]]> By: ScienceSparks https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5597 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:28:36 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5597 In reply to Beth.

Thanks Beth!

]]> By: Beth https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5569 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:58:45 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5569 What a cool experiment!! My kids would love this! Thanks for sharing on TGIF! Have a great week,
Beth =-)

]]> By: Natalie https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5543 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:20:36 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5543 I love this, especially since the results are eatable and it's very visual.

]]> By: ScienceSparks https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5506 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:34:34 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5506 In reply to maggy, red ted art.

Yes I always remember sneaking the sugar cubes from my grandma's bowl!

]]> By: ScienceSparks https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5500 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:31:52 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5500 In reply to MaryAnne @ mama smiles.

Do, because we shall be doing some more experiments with sugar cubes!

]]> By: MaryAnne @ mama smiles https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5494 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:23:06 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5494 Fantastic experiment! Tempted to buy some sugar cubes now...

]]> By: maggy, red ted art https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5476 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:20:12 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5476 Wow, great fun... my kids would want to eat it! Wonder if I could make them wait until the end of the experiment!

Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

Maggy & Alissa

]]> By: heather at wordplayhouse® https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5394 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:10:22 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5394 The sugar cubes are ideal for your experiment! The water absorbing shows so clearly for children, and it adds a little bit of fun to the science experimenting that you are using both sugar and color—2 things children really seem to love!

]]> By: ScienceSparks https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5393 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:09:29 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5393 In reply to Niamh Bevan.

My main aim with these investigations is to spark an interest in why things happen. I'm not necessarily all that bothered that my children understand fully the reasons behind it. I just want them to be curious about the world.

]]> By: ScienceSparks https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5392 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:08:30 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5392 In reply to Susan Mann.

we had soo much fun!

]]> By: ScienceSparks https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5391 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:07:37 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5391 In reply to Rebekah @ The Golden Gleam.

its cool isn't it?

]]> By: Rebekah @ The Golden Gleam https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5382 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:16:21 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5382 Such a neat experiment!

]]> By: mom is the only girl https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5371 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:50:17 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5371 I like this idea! I was going to do the paper towel absorption experiment later today, now maybe I'll do both!

]]> By: Niamh Bevan https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5369 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:54:30 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5369 In reply to Susan Mann.

I'm sure the children loved watching the whole process but I'd be extremely interested to know how many 5 year olds were able to manage figuring out the cause for the sugar melting at different paces. It is within their grasp as I'm sure they've all handled kitchen paper, foil and cling film. Lots of children that age are smart enough to figure it out in those circumstances.

]]> By: Susan Mann https://www.science-sparks.com/fun-with-sugar-cubes/#comment-5368 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:11:22 +0000 https://www.science-sparks.com/?p=854#comment-5368 Very interesting. x

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