Description
Engage in a hands-on discovery of scientific principles through colorful, fizzy fun with this Outdoor Potion Experiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Essential oils (optional, for scent)
- Clear cups or jars
- Stirring sticks or spoons
- Tray to contain mess
- Measuring cups
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by finding an open outdoor area and gathering all materials on a tray.
- In a clear cup, add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and a few drops of your chosen food coloring.
- In a separate container, measure out 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and add essential oils if desired.
- Slowly pour the vinegar mixture into the cup with the baking soda and stand back to watch the fizzing reaction.
- Experiment with different food coloring combinations and adjust the vinegar amount for varying fizz durations.
Notes
All ingredients are non-toxic and safe for kids when supervised.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Activity
- Method: Experimentation
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potion
- 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