Description
An engaging craft project that blends creativity with scientific wonder through a colorful volcanic eruption using a pumpkin.
Ingredients
- Small pumpkin (real or artificial)
- Baking soda (1/4 cup)
- Vinegar (1 cup)
- Dish soap (2 tablespoons)
- Food coloring (orange, yellow, or any color of your choice)
- Baking tray or shallow dish
- Optional: Glitter for extra sparkles
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pumpkin: Clean the surface and if using a real pumpkin, cut off the top and scoop out the seeds.
- Create the Volcano Base: Place the pumpkin on a baking tray and pile baking soda inside the pumpkin cavity.
- Add the Special Touches: Mix dish soap and food coloring, then pour this mixture into the pumpkin on top of the baking soda.
- The Eruption: Slowly pour vinegar into the pumpkin and watch the colorful foam bubble and overflow.
Notes
Customize your pumpkin and experiment with different food colors and scents. Perfect for classrooms and playdates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Creative Experimentation
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 volcano
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A