Description
An engaging hands-on science experiment for children that combines art and learning as they create and erupt their own sand volcano.
Ingredients
- Sand (preferably fine)
- Plastic bottle or small container
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Dish soap
- Food coloring (optional)
- Tray or large dish to contain overflow
- Water
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Find a flat surface or a large tray to build your volcano. Shape the sand into a mound, leaving space in the center for the bottle. Ensure the sand is compact to form a sturdy structure.
- Set Up the Volcano: Place the plastic bottle or small container at the peak of your sand creation. Pack the sand around the bottle to create the volcano shape, ensuring it leans slightly to one side for a realistic look.
- Create Your “Lava”: In the bottle, mix 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda with a few drops of dish soap. Add a few drops of food coloring for color.
- Eruption Time!: Pour vinegar into the bottle slowly, and step back to watch the eruption! Observe the bubbling reaction as baking soda and vinegar combine, creating a foamy lava flow.
Notes
Customize your volcano with different colors and textures. Experiment with the amounts of baking soda and vinegar for variations in eruptions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Hands-on Activity
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 volcano
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg