My girls have really gotten into Science Experiments lately. I think because they are so fun. If you have not done any with your kids because you feel you don't know what to do I have a few pretty easy ones that are great for any age on our science page that you should check out.
When doing these experiments with young children it really is more about the fun than the science. I do however try and explain the science behind it but I am not sure they really listen to me. For this experiment the acid (vinegar) is reacting to the sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and forming carbon dioxide (the bubbles). When the reaction occurs the bubbles make the raisins dance (the fun).
My youngest was not really sure what we were doing at first. She was sick the whole day and when I brought her to the table and told her we were going to do Science she just went along with it. However when my oldest poured the Vinegar in and the raisins started dancing she got VERY interested in what was happening. We ended up adding more baking soda then more vinegar then more baking soda to get the bubbles several times. Then we cleaned the glass and started over again.
Do you do Science Experiments with your kids?
SUPPLIES
1 Clear Glass
1 Cup Water
3 or 4 Raisins
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1/2 Tablespoon Vinegar (may need more)
DIRECTIONS
Pour 1 cup water in your cup, then put your raisins in.
Pour 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda in the water and stir.
Now pour your vinegar in, if the raisins don't dance add more vinegar.
It took my little one a minute to see what was going on, but my oldest thought it was really cool.
We ended up adding more vinegar so the raisins would dance again.
Science is so cool!
We added some more baking soda here to get them to dance again. At this point we could add either one and our raisins will dance.
I remember doing this as a kid!
ReplyDeleteThat is cool! I never did this as a kid and I thought it was just as cool as my girls did!
DeleteAw this is precious! What a fun thing to do! Your girls look like little scientists already. :) Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks! They are loving all these experiments. I think it is great!
DeleteThey look like they are enjoying it. I'm thinking this would work with craisins too since we never have raisins in the house. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteOh I am sure it would work with craisins. They are pretty much the same thing. And your welcome, hope you all have as much fun with it as we did!
DeleteI did lots of fun science experiments with my son when he was younger. We homeschooled him from 2nd grade on and the kitchen was turned into a lab, lol! Now he is 17 and taking college classes. I miss those days! Thanks for the fun reminder :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this on The Creative HomeAcre Hop! I love to have homeschooling posts shared on The HomeAcre Hop on Thursdays too! :)
Thanks for hosting! My girls just love science experiments, and it really makes learning fun!
DeleteKeep the experiments coming! Hope to see you tomorrow on the next hop!
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Those are adorable little girls!! Looks like they were enjoying those dancing raisins a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
They did enjoy it, we had to redo this one several times because they thought it was so cool! Thanks for hosting a great party!
DeleteI will have to do this with my kiddos...we love science experiments from the kitchen :-)
ReplyDeleteSo do we! Hope your kids enjoy it as much as mine did!
DeleteThanks for sharing, Tracey! My son got to do this experiment with his class at a Science field trip and loved it (so did I!). Thanks for linking up at A New Creation!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool Jessica! I have to admit that I thought it was pretty cool too. And thanks so much for hosting each week, and I just love all the changes you are making to your blog.
DeleteI've never done this before so we will have to try it out this week. Thanks for the great idea. I love the simple experiments for my daycare children, I'm going to check out your science page!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this with us on What'd You Do This Weekend? Precious little girls and a good idea to keep them busy and interested in science.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to come back and tell us what you did this next weekend. We go live at midnight Sunday.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Linda
I've pinned this idea. So fun! I saw you over at the Daisy Cottage Designs link party.
ReplyDeleteFun!! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.
ReplyDeleteI bet they hear, even if they don't know it. :) One day they'll be explaining it to someone else. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is too fun! Found you at the Inspiration in Progress party @ Clippie Dips! I'd love for you to link up at the Pinterest Power Party and get pinned! Hope you have a Terrific Thursday!
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My kids decided to take on this experiment at Thanksgiving. It was a major source of entertainment for the whole table!
ReplyDeleteThey look like they are loving it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis experiment is so cool! My kindergartner will surely find this interesting.. Thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop- hope you can stop by :)
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