Description
An engaging craft project for children that teaches them about chemical reactions and growth processes by creating a charming village of growing trees using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Cardboard or a shallow tray
- Small containers or cups for mixing
- Craft supplies (like non-toxic paint, glitter, or clay) for decorating the trees
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Choose a flat surface and place the cardboard or tray to serve as the base for your village.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine baking soda and corn syrup to create a thick paste. Slowly add vinegar and watch it fizz as the chemical reaction occurs. Stir in water until you achieve a thick but moldable consistency.
- Shape Your Trees: Mold the mixture into tree shapes with varied heights for a realistic look; optionally add food coloring for colored trees.
- Set Up the Village: Place the shaped trees on the cardboard/tray, creating pathways or houses with additional craft supplies.
- Monitor Growth: Allow the village to sit for a few hours to see the trees “grow” and observe the texture changes.
Notes
Consider using different food colors for a vibrant village or facility modifications like using flour instead of baking soda. Create outdoor variations for added fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 village
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg