Description
An engaging and colorful science activity for kids that demonstrates chemical reactions through a fun and interactive volcano eruption.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- A container or model volcano (plastic bottle or paper mache)
- Tray or baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Spoon or small scoop
- Optional: Glitter for added sparkle
Instructions
- Create the Base: Place your container in the center of the tray or baking sheet.
- Add Baking Soda: Using a spoon, add 1/2 cup of baking soda into the container.
- Prepare Colors: In separate cups, mix food coloring with small amounts of water.
- Pour the Colors: Carefully pour your colored water into the baking soda.
- Add Vinegar: Slowly pour the vinegar into the container.
- Watch the Magic: Stand back and admire the fizzing eruption as colors explode!
Notes
Encourage kids to explore and experiment with different colors and shapes during the activity. Supervise children closely for safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Hands-on Experimentation
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg