Description
Engage kids with a hands-on activity that combines science and creativity, featuring colorful eruptions from a homemade volcano.
Ingredients
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Small plastic or paper cups
- Tray or baking sheet
- Ice cube tray or molds
- Plastic wrap
- Water
Instructions
- Create Ice Blocks: Fill ice cube trays with water and add food coloring, then freeze overnight.
- Set Up the Base: Place small cups on a tray or baking sheet.
- Add Baking Soda: Spoon a generous amount of baking soda into each cup.
- Unwrap the Ice: Remove colored ice cubes and place one on top of the baking soda in each cup.
- Prepare the Eruption: Mix vinegar with a bit of food coloring in a separate container.
- Create the Explosion: Pour the colored vinegar over the ice cubes and observe the eruption!
- Enjoy: Watch the vibrant lava flow down the sides of the cup.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations and textures for unique eruptions. This project can be taken outdoors for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eruption
- 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