A coconut volcano is a fun and effective science experiment.If you use the coconut shell, you will not have to create a time consuming volcano.You just have to crack and clean the coconut, mix up an acid solution, and put the pieces together.Watching a volcano explode is a fun way to teach kids about science.
Step 1: A space that is easy to clean is what you should choose.
This is a messy project and you need to find an area that can deal with a little mess, or you can cover the kitchen counter or table with newspaper.If you do an experiment on gravel, you can skip the messy newspaper.It's even better if you do it in the bathtub since the lava will change the color of the bath water.
Step 2: Baking soda can be put in a cup.
Baking soda can be added inside your volcano.The baking soda can be held in an empty yogurt cup or plastic container.The cup needs to be clean and dry.
Step 3: Prepare the coconut.
Start by using a screwdriver to open the coconut holes.Through these holes, drain the coconut water.If you want to break the coconut in half, you can use the blunt end of a knife.Put the side of the coconut with the 3 holes upside down over the baking soda cup.You can make one with a knife or sharp object if there is no grooves.Any steps involving a knife, screwdriver, or other potential safety hazard should be done by an adult.
Step 4: There are toys and props.
Plants or toy trees can be placed around the volcano.Add dinosaurs or forest animals to the scene.The volcano will be even more fun because of this.It is possible to make a story about the volcano.
Step 5: A small cup has plain vinegar in it.
A plastic cup is good for this step.You will need to put 1 cup in the cup.Enough lava solution will be made by this.In a neutralization reaction, the baking soda will react with the acid invinegar.The volcanoes are known for their bubbling and carbon dioxide gas releases.The pressure on the volcano is built by the gas that was released.
Step 6: Add some dish soap to your drink.
Adding a small amount of dish soap will make the bubbles bigger.The gases that must move through the soap to escape are released as the vinegar and baking soda react.When you blow bubbles outside, the soap will bubble up.You can experiment with more or less soap if you want to change how lava looks.
Step 7: If you want, add red food coloring.
The food coloring gives your lava a red color that kids might expect.You can try to add more or less if you want to see how it changes your lava.Don't get the food coloring on clothes or surfaces that are easily stained.It's a good alternative to use food coloring.It gives your lava a fun color, and is less likely to stain.
Step 8: You can draw up some of thelava with a needle.
To suck up as much liquid as possible, use a bulb or regular small syringe.There are spills and drips from transporting the lava solution to the coconut.It is possible to minimize stains on your hands and fingers by wearing gloves.
Step 9: Take the lava solution to the top of the volcano.
Remember the small holes that you used to drain the water from?You can put the needle in one of the holes and use the lava solution.This will cause the lava to come in contact with the baking soda.
Step 10: You can watch the eruption.
Go back and watch the volcano.The bubbles and liquid from the holes at the top of your coconut volcano should be sent by the reaction of the vinegar solution and baking soda.It is a good time to explain the science to the kids.
Step 11: If you want to do it again, replace the baking soda.
The coconut volcano is easy to replicate.Put more baking soda under the coconut.Make it erupt again by getting more lava solution.If you finish making your volcano erupt, you can save it to use as a toy volcano.
Step 12: Allow your children to participate.
Watching the volcano erupt is great, but helping create and carry out the experiment will make your kids love it more.They can work on their fine motor skills by squirting the lava into the volcano.Seeing that they can cause a volcano to erupt will make them more receptive to learning the science behind their new entertainment.