volcano science project

You will need

  • Empty water bottle (300ml)
  • Tape
  • Baking pan
  • Paper Mache
  • Washing up liquid
  • Baking soda
  • Red food colouring
  • Vinegar
  • Measuring jug
  • Tin foil
  • Extras: soil, leafy twigs,
  • paints
  • plastic animals, toys, talcum powder (snow)

Prepare your work area

Put down some newspaper and wear some old cloths , because this could get messy.

Instructions

STEP 1

Stand the water bottle in the baking pan, you secure the bottle with some tape.

STEP 2

Put 2 tbsp of baking soda, then add 1 tbsp of washing up liquid, after that just add a few drops of red food colouring.

STEP 3

Scrunch the tin foil in to a volcano shape, then mould the paper mache around  the volcano and allow to dry

STEP 4

Decorate your volcano with the choice of paints and extras: twigs, animals and other toys.

STEP 5

Once your have made your volcano, use a measuring jug to slowly pour the vinegar into the bottle until you see foam rising to the top.

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