Description
A fun and educational DIY experiment to create an erupting volcano using simple household materials.
Ingredients
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Container (like a plastic bottle or small cup)
- Tray or large dish (to catch overflow)
- Dish soap (optional, for foamier eruption)
- Plastic wrap or paper mache (for crafting the volcano shape)
Instructions
- Craft Your Volcano: Shape a cone with clay, playdough, or paper mache around the container. Let it dry.
- Prepare for Eruption: Place the volcano on a tray and add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda to the container.
- Add Color and Excitement: (Optional) Add a small squirt of dish soap and a few drops of food coloring into the baking soda.
- Erupt! Quickly pour vinegar into the container and stand back to observe the reaction.
Notes
Experiment with different colors, glitter, and ratios for fun variations!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 experiment
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg