How to make a lava lamp. Science experiment for children

Do you know what a lava lamp is? It is a bottle full of water inside which you can see how bubbles of color rise and fall slowly. It's really relaxing! If you like these types of lamps, you will love this experiment. You can make your own lava lamp with the children. It is very simple to do and you

Do you know what a lava lamp is? It is a bottle full of water inside which you can see how bubbles of color rise and fall slowly. It's really relaxing!If you like these types of lamps, you will love this experiment. You can make your own lava lamp with the children. It is very simple to do and you do not need many materials.

Material:

Plastic cup or glass bottle

  • Oil
  • Color or paint of any color
  • Effervescent tablets
  • Water
  • Lantern to see the effect well
  • Tip: The higher the glass or the glass jar you use, the more beautiful will be the effect.
How to make a lava lamp with children

1. Fill the glass or the glass jar halfway with water.

2. Now, add got a few drops of dye or tempera

of the color that you like the most. Stir well to mix with water. 3. Fill the glass with oil. To the top! 4. Let rest a few minutes. It's ready. Prepare to see the effect. Place a lus under the glass or the glass jar (for example, use the smartphone's flashlight).

5. Put the effervescent tablet. And now ... watch! ... it's magic!

Video of the experiment to make a lava lamp with the children