Britton wanted to enter the school science fair this year, but we were going to be out of town that weekend, and I also thought it might be too much for Britton to handle. The science fair requires a board and presentation, and maybe at six years old science could just be fun instead of work. So I asked Britton what she'd like to do for our own science experiment and she picked the volcano. A classic. Who can say no to plaster of paris and chicken wire? Barrett helped with painting, and was as excited as Britton to finally get to see it erupt!
I put red food coloring in the vinegar, and Britton got ready to pour!
It bubbled! It oozed! The volcano erupted!
Now the poor volcano is a soggy mess of newspaper and chicken wire, cast aside in the backyard. We put 10 times more work into making and painting the thing than we did setting it off, but it was well worth it. Aunt Jessica, the science teacher, would be proud. I love contributing to Britton's excitement for learning, especially when it's fun!
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