Description
A magical science activity that mimics how rain forms in the sky!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear glass jar or cup
- Water (room temperature)
- Shaving cream (foam, not gel)
- Food coloring (blue works best, but any color will do)
- Small cup or bowl (for mixing the rain color)
- Dropper or spoon
Instructions
- Pour water into your clear jar or cup until it’s about ¾ full. This will represent the “atmosphere” in your weather simulation.
- Spray a fluffy layer of shaving cream on top of the water to form your cloud. Don’t add too much — a light, airy cloud will give the best results.
- In a small cup, mix a few drops of food coloring with a little water. This will be your rain solution. Use multiple colors for added effect if desired.
- Use a dropper or spoon to slowly drip the colored water onto the shaving cream cloud. Be patient and watch closely — the rain will start to fall through the cloud and into the jar below, creating a realistic rainfall effect.
- As the cloud gets saturated, the colored water will fall just like real rain! This is a perfect opportunity to talk with kids about how clouds hold moisture and eventually release it as precipitation.
Notes
- This activity is suitable for children of various ages. Supervision is recommended for younger kids.
- Experiment with different colors and amounts of food coloring for various visual effects.
- This can be combined with discussions on weather patterns and the water cycle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Science Activity
- Method: Hands-on Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
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- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
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