Description
Create a mesmerizing rain cloud in a jar using simple materials, perfect for hands-on learning about science and weather phenomena.
Ingredients
- Clear jar or glass
- Water (warm or room temperature)
- Shaving cream (or whipped cream)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Dropper or spoon
- Optional: spoon for mixing
Instructions
- Fill the clear jar with water, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- Use shaving cream (or whipped cream) to create a fluffy “cloud” on top of the water.
- Using a dropper or spoon, add drops of food coloring on top of the shaving cream.
- Observe as the food coloring begins to seep through the “cloud” and into the water below.
- Experiment with adding more colors to see how they mix as they fall.
Notes
Experiment with different colors, sizes, and materials for unique effects. Ensure safety using non-toxic ingredients and supervise young children.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Educational
- Method: Science Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 experiment
- 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