Volcanic Explosions with 4A

This past Tuesday I got to assist with a science experiment about Volcanos. After learning about the different parts of a Volcano with the crater, molten lava, volcanic rock and ash the students had to make their own volcano at home using a soda can such as coca-cola or aquarius and clay on top sitting it in a tray.

Want to do your own experiment?

What you'll need:
- baking soda (make sure it is not baking powder)
- vinegar ( a lot of it)
- a spoon
- food coloring (orange or red for the coloring of the lava)
- a tray or container to hold everything to avoid a big mess
- paper towels or cloth to clean up afterwards

Instructions:

- place some of the baking soda inside the volcano (2 to 3 spoons) depending on the size
- then add the coloring
- finally pour in vinegar and watch the reaction take place