What better way to celebrate Roald Dahl Day than by inviting children into Willy Wonka’s science lab? Inside is a feast of science-based wonders to spark their imagination and curiosity.

There are lots of sweet toothed experiments you could try – like growing your own sugar trees – but in this lesson, children will discover the science behind popping candy and test whether or not it might have any unexpected side effects.

Students will explore:

• Reversible and irreversible changes to materials and how to apply this knowledge
• Investigative techniques to solve a problem

Teaching Award winner Sue Martin has been a primary school deputy head, head of physics at Parkstone Grammar School in Dorset and now works as a science education consultant. Browse more Roald Dahl Day resources.

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