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Erupting Volcanoes

March 28, 2011momstownRecessNo comments
Check out this science playgroup that momstown Guelph has started! Introducing kids to science is a great way to teach them about concepts, their surroundings and how things work.Have a child really into dinosaurs? This would be a excellent project to do together with a dino theme!

 

volcano craft for kids

momstown Guelph demonstrated the reaction between baking soda & vinegar with their super fun volcanoes. Be prepared to amaze your kids with the bubbles and fuzz – just like a real volcano!

Materials:

• Tray
• Small empty food jar (baby food jar)
• Brown play dough (homemade)
• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• Red food colouring
• Spoon/scoop
• Measuring cup

Instructions:
1.Place jar on tray

2.Surround the jar with play dough.

3.Form the dough to look like a mountain (make sure to keep a the top open)

4.Put a 4 drop of red food coloring in the jar.

5.Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the jar.

6.Finally, add some vinegar to it to make it erupt!

Tags: dinosaurs, play dough, science

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