Description
A fun-filled, interactive craft recipe combining science and creativity, perfect for kids and adults. Watch the lemon volcano erupt with fizzy magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh lemons
- 2–3 tablespoons baking soda
- Dish soap (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
- A tray or large plate
- Small cups or spoons for mixing
- Knife
- Spoon or scoop for extracting lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut the lemons in half using a knife.
- Scoop out a small amount of lemon juice and pulp, creating a little bowl.
- Place the lemon halves on a tray or large plate to catch any overflow.
- In a separate cup, mix baking soda with a drop of dish soap for an added foamy effect. Optionally, mix in food coloring.
- Spoon the baking soda mixture into the hollowed-out lemon halves.
- Slowly pour in lemon juice and watch the eruption happen!
- Witness the fizzing and bubbling action, and feel free to add more ingredients or colors for different effects!
Notes
Experiment with other citrus fruits, shapes, and ratios for varied eruptions. Make sure to have towels handy for cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Hands-on Activity
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 volcano
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg