Project Details
Theme
October | Chemistry
Messy Level
3
Suggested Location
Lab or outside
Prep & Classroom Structure
1. Lead Classroom Demo: Pukey Pumpkin
Revisit specific concepts from previous video and emphasize on the physical matter (powder v liquid) that they can see as you're demonstrating the Puking Pumpkin front and center.
Start with demo featuring a pumpkin:
2. Then students create their own chemical reaction as they mix ingredients into the monster cup.
Instructions on puking pumpkin:
Materials
clear plastic cup
Vinegar
Glue
Pipe cleaner
Egg whites (carton)
food coloring
Baking soda
Markers
Tray
Aprons
goggles
Measuring cups/spoons
Dropper/Syringe for Vinegar
Project Instructions
1. Draw silly monster faces and add googly eyes as well as pipe cleaner arms
2. In each cup have children add one ingredient at a time with the vinegar being the last.
- 1/2 tbsp baking soda
- 1/2 tbsp egg whites
- add in drops of food coloring
- pour 1/4 cup vinegar and watch the cool reaction!
Class Video
Please share with teacher ahead of session: