Science Fun

Kara recently purchased a science activity book by Usborne. She let the kidlets take turns choosing activities from the book to do together. Bentley chose rockets, Viva chose volcanoes, and Jake refused to choose.

Kara and the trio made rockets from straws, lightweight cardboard, and tape. The children liked playing with the rockets. They had no expectations of how they would fly. Kara was not impressed with the rockets. They did not really soar or fly. When thrown they traveled a short distance before crashing, but as far as gliding, no, they didn't.

Next was foaming volcanoes. Foaming volcanoes are created by partially filling a jar, vase, or glass with white vinegar, adding a couple drops of dish soap, a drop or four of food coloring, and a shake or two of glitter. Mix well. Then plop a heaping teaspoon of baking soda into the container. Just like magic the volcano erupts and lovely, glittery foam flows up and over the container rim.

This activity was a big hit. The children requested many repeat performances. They did it with Kara a few times, they did it with me twice, and they showed off for their dad, too.