Description
Create a mesmerizing lightning storm effect in a jar using simple ingredients. A fun and educational activity for all ages!
Ingredients
- 1 clear glass or plastic jar with lid
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Glitter (silver or white)
- Food coloring (blue or purple)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or any effervescent tablets)
- Spoon or stir stick
Instructions
- Fill the jar with water until it’s about 1/3 full.
- Carefully pour vegetable oil into the jar until it’s almost full, letting it settle.
- Sprinkle in a small amount of glitter and add a few drops of food coloring.
- Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into pieces and drop them in one at a time.
- Watch as bubbles rise, carrying the glitter to create a storm effect.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring colors and glitter sizes to change the storm effect. Seal jar with a lid for storage, but do not add Alka-Seltzer again after the first use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Science Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A