Volcano Science Experiment
Have you ever made a volcano science experiment at home with your kids? This is always one of my kids’ favorite experiments. I don’t know if it’s the mess or the dramatic reaction between the ingredients, but we’ve done this particular experiment at least once a year for the past few years and they never get tired of it. Hands-on science is great!
Don’t miss the free printable V is for Volcano handwriting worksheet below!
Volcano Science Experiment for Kids
We have this book about volcanoes in our home library collection. It has great photos and drawings with basic information for the elementary ages.
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Check out how these kids use household chemicals to recreate a volcanic eruption!
Using the Volcano Kit from the video, little scientists are asked to mix chemicals to make the volcano erupt! This will be an experiment that young scientists will want to repeat again and again!
- MIX YOUR OWN LAVA: Use the included mixture to form your own “lava” and experiment with explosions by making your own vo…
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- MAKE LEARNING FUN. Young Scientists will learn all about volcanoes with the included large volcano poster and stickers, …
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Volcano Facts for Kids
Before you jump into the volcano science experiment, share these interesting facts about volcanos with your little learners:
- There are about 1,900 active volcanoes on the earth. This means they have erupted recently or they might erupt. Some volcanoes are extinct. Over 80 volcanoes have been found in the ocean.
- Most volcanoes happen on fault lines, or cracks in the Earth’s surface.
- Most of the earth’s volcanoes are in the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
- The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
- Lava from volcanoes can reach temperatures of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Volcanoes spew out ash and toxic gases, as well as lava and lava boulders.
We used the Volatile Volcanoes interactive unit study from Amanda Bennett to learn more about volcanoes, too.
More Volcano Books and Resources for Kids
This erupting playdough volcano looks like tons of fun, too!
Erupt! 100 Fun Facts about Volcanoes by National Geographic Kids
Absolute Expert: Volcanoes by National Geographic Kids
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Have fun making your own volcano!
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