The Study Pod

Try this volcano experiment at home!

One of our favourite moments from The Study Pod Summer Camp was watching our little scientists create their very own volcanic eruptions!

Want to recreate the fun at home with your child? Save this for your next rainy afternoon!

You’ll need:
A small cup or container
2-3 tbsp bicarbonate of soda
A little washing up liquid
A few drops of red/orange food colouring
Vinegar

How to make it erupt:
1. Place your container on a tray (it can get messy!).
2. Add the bicarbonate of soda.
3. Add a squirt of washing up liquid and a few drops of food colouring.
4. Pour in the vinegar and watch what happens…

The science bit
When bicarbonate of soda and vinegar react, they produce carbon dioxide gas. Those bubbles combine with the washing up liquid to create that brilliant foamy eruption!

TSP tip: Before adding the vinegar, ask your child what they predict will happen. Afterwards, talk about what they observed, this is a simple way to turn play into scientific thinking.

At The Study Pod, we love creating opportunities for children to explore, experiment and learn by doing.

Save this experiment to try at home and tag The Study Pod in your volcano creations!