Description
Create your own glowing thundercloud with this fun and colorful science project that mimics storm magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear glass jar with lid
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup shaving cream (or foam soap)
- ¼ cup white glue (optional, for thicker clouds)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup vinegar
- Neon or glow-in-the-dark food coloring (blue, purple, or your choice)
- Small flashlight or LED light (optional for glowing effect)
- Pipette or dropper
Instructions
- Fill your glass jar about three-quarters full with water.
- In a separate bowl, combine the shaving cream with white glue if you want a thicker consistency. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Spoon the shaving cream mixture onto the surface of the water in the jar, forming a cloud cover.
- In another cup, mix vinegar with a few drops of neon or glow-in-the-dark food coloring.
- Using a pipette or dropper, carefully drip the colored vinegar onto the shaving cream cloud.
- Turn off the lights and place a flashlight or LED light under or behind the jar.
- When the fizzing slows down, add more drops of vinegar to continue the storm.
Notes
- This project is great for teaching kids about weather and chemical reactions.
- The more vibrant the food coloring, the more dramatic the effect.
- Ensure adult supervision when using glass and liquids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Educational Project
- Method: DIY Science Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A