Instructions
Read the following steps carefully to understand how cotton candy is made using a cotton candy machine. After that, answer the questions that follow!
Steps to Make Cotton Candy
- Gather Your Materials: You will need granulated sugar, food coloring (optional), and a cotton candy machine.
- Add Sugar to the Machine: Pour a scoop of granulated sugar into the center of the machine's spinning head.
- Start the Machine: Turn on the cotton candy machine. Wait a few moments until the machine reaches the right temperature and starts to spin the sugar.
- Watch the Magic: As the sugar melts, it turns into thin strands of cotton candy. Use a cotton candy cone or stick to collect the spun sugar.
- Shape It Up: As the cotton candy begins to form, rotate the cone/stick around the machine to collect the candy in a fluffy shape.
- Enjoy: Once you've collected enough cotton candy, turn off the machine and enjoy your sweet treat!
Questions
- What are the two main ingredients needed to make cotton candy?
- What should you do before turning on the cotton candy machine?
- Describe what happens to the sugar when the machine is turned on.
- What tool do you use to collect the cotton candy?
- Explain why it’s important to rotate the cone/stick while collecting the cotton candy.
Creative Task
Imagine you are a cotton candy inventor! Draw a new flavor of cotton candy that you would like to create. Write a short description of your flavor and why it's special.