Erupting Volcano
Materials:
- large paper plate
- 3 ounce disposable bathroom cup
- aluminum foil
- scotch tape
- scissors
- pan or tray
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- a cup
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
Directions:
- Tape the bottom of the bathroom cup to the middle of the plate.
- Tear off a piece of foil large enough to completely cover the cup and plate.
- Tape the foil in place.
- Poke a hole through the foil into the middle of the cup.
- Tape the foil to the edge of the cup.
- Place the volcano on a pan or tray (to catch the "lava")
- Place water and baking soda in the bathroom cup inside the volcano.
- Mix well.
- Measure vinegar into a separate cup.
- Pour vinegar into the volcano and watch it erupt!
Source:
adapted from www.kidsdomain.com, 2007.