Description
An engaging science experiment to simulate weather patterns using household items.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clean jar or clear glass
- 2 cups of water
- Shaving cream (the foam type, not gel)
- Food coloring in various colors
Instructions
- Begin by filling your jar or glass with 2 cups of water. This represents the atmosphere in our model.
- Gently add a thick layer of shaving cream on top of the water. This fluffy layer acts as the cloud in your weather simulation.
- Carefully drip a few drops of food coloring onto the shaving cream cloud. You can use one color or multiple for a rainbow effect.
- Watch and wait. Do not stir the mixture. Over time, the food coloring will seep through the shaving cream and fall into the water like rain.
Notes
- This experiment serves as an educational tool to explain the water cycle.
- Encourage children to observe and describe what they see.
- Experiment with different colors and amounts of food coloring for varied results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Mixing and observation
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