If you’re like me you might be a little intimidated about doing science experiments for kids at home. But it’s easier than you think. Your kids will love this simple volcano science experiment.
Follow along and learn how to make a volcano at home with baking soda and vinegar in this step by step guide. An easy Stem activity for kids when their home in summer or during school shutdowns. They will want to do it over and over again.
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How to Make a Volcano at Home in 3 Easy Steps
Volcano Materials & Ingredients You’ll Need
Materials
- You will need something to mix up your volcano. I suggest something clear so the kids can see the full impact of the exploding volcano. We used a spaghetti sauce jar but you could also use a clear plastic cup, water bottle or anything else you have at home.
Tip: Pick something you can throw away afterward to make clean up easy.
- A foil tray or newspaper to put under your jar. This way when the volcano explodes you have easy clean up. You could also do this out in your yard and spray it down after with a hose.
Ingredients
- Water – Fill up your container 2/3 full
- 4-5 Tbs of Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Dish Soap
- 5-6 Drops of Food Dye – any color you like
- 8 oz (1 cup) Vinegar
Step by Step Guide to Making a Volcano
Step 1
Fill up your container 2/3 full of water
Step 2
Add to the water – 4-5 tbs Baking Soda, 1 tsp Dish Soap and last 4-5 drops of Food Dye then stir together.
Tips: Give the kids a minute to watch the food dye mix into the water before you stir it all together. It’s pretty cool to watch the food dye in the jar.
Step 3
Get the kids ready to see the explosion in this last step. Add in the 8oz of Vinegar and step back.
Yes, it’s that easy to do! When it settles pour out the mixture and do it again with a second food dye color. Kids will love watching it over and over again.
Are you ready now to do this fun Stem activity for kids at your house? Learning how to make a volcano at home is so easy and a great way to mix fun and education for your kids.
More STEM Activities
Looking for more fun STEM experiments at home? Here are some of our reader’s favorites.
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Rain Clouds in a Jar – Teach kids how rain comes from clouds with shaving cream, food dye, and water. Super easy and really cool to watch.
Ice Balloons – Cool Colored Ice Gems kids can explore. Do a fun Salt and Water Melting experiment or add them to their snow castle outdoors.
DIY Cardboard Marble Run – Make a cool Marble run with an old box and paper towel rolls for a fun STEM project at home.
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