Erupting Watermelon Volcano
Create an erupting watermelon volcano for a fun summer activity! This hands-on sensory activity blends science, creativity, and messy fun!
Equipment
- 1 Sensory bin or baking dish
- 1 Melon Scooper
Materials
- 1 small watermelon hollowed-out
- ¼–½ cup baking soda
- 1 tsp dish soap
- Food coloring optional
- ~1 cup vinegar
Instructions
- Cut a small round opening at the top of a watermelon and scoop out the insides. Place the hollowed-out watermelon in a sensory bin or on a large dish.
- Add ¼ to ½ cup of baking soda directly into the watermelon.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of dish soap.
- Add several drops of food coloring.
- Pour in approximately 1 cup of vinegar and watch the foamy eruption bubble up and overflow!
- Repeat the eruption by adding more baking soda and vinegar as many times as you like.