What you'll need:
For the Volcano:
- Large paper plate
- Bathroom disposable cup (3 ounce is best)
- Aluminum foil
- Scotch tape
- Scissors
To Make the Volcano Erupt:
- Water
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Tablespoon
- Cup
How to make it:
- Attach the paper cup to the plate by taping the bottom of the cup to the middle of the plate.
- Tear off a piece of foil large enough to completely cover the cup and plate.
- Place the foil over the cup and plate and turn the foil under the plate edge.
- Tape the foil in place.
- Poke a hole through the foil into the middle of the cup.
- Use scissors to make slits from the middle of the cup to the inside edge of the cup. Tape the foil to the inside of the cup. (see photo)
- Now make your volcano erupt! (see below)
To Make Your Volcano Erupt:
- Place the volcano on a pan or tray (or you'll get lava all over the place!)
- Fill the volcano with 2 tablespoons of water and stir in a tablespoon of baking soda until it dissolves.
- Measure 2 tablespoons of vinegar into a separate cup.
- Pour the vinegar, all at once into the water/baking soda mixture and watch your lava bubble up!
adapted from kaboose.com
