Description
An exciting hands-on project that combines science and play, allowing kids to create a fizzy volcano using watermelon while learning about chemical reactions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized watermelon
- 3–4 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Large tray or baking sheet
- Small cup or container
- Spoon for mixing
Instructions
- Cut the top off the watermelon to create an opening; remove some flesh for space.
- Place the watermelon on a tray to catch overflow.
- In a small cup, add baking soda and optional food coloring.
- Pour vinegar into the watermelon and watch it foam.
- Quickly add baking soda into the watermelon for a fizzy eruption.
- Step back and enjoy the colorful display.
Notes
Customize flavors with other hollow fruits like cantaloupe. Experiment with food coloring for a rainbow effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Hands-On Activity
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg