Making Candy: Energy Transfer

Candy production requires lots of heat. If you can't stand it, get out of the kitchen so you can watch this video on the couch instead.

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Keywords: energy, candy, sugar, heat, melt, hardness, hard crack, magnetic induction, induction, convection, equilibrium, conduction, radiation, heat capacity
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast
Resource Collection: CPALMS Perspectives Videos - General

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