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Fizzing pumpkin volcano

Baking soda and vinegar bubble out of a small pumpkin's mouth for a Halloween science show that never gets old.

Fizzing pumpkin volcano
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes
Cost$4 to $8

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Safety

Vinegar stings eyes, so keep faces back from the foam and rinse with water if any splashes.

  1. Step 1: Grown-up step: Open the pumpkin
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    Grown-up step: Open the pumpkin

    Cut a lid off the top and carve a big round mouth. Scoop out the seeds.

  2. Step 2: Set it on a tray
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    Set it on a tray

    Put the pumpkin on a baking tray or outside on the grass. This gets foamy.

  3. Step 3: Add the baking soda
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    Add the baking soda

    Have your child spoon the baking soda inside. Add the dish soap and a few drops of food coloring.

  4. Step 4: Pour the vinegar
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    Pour the vinegar

    Let them pour the vinegar in slowly. Count to 3 and watch it foam out the mouth.

  5. Step 5: Do it again
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    Do it again

    Add more baking soda and vinegar. Kids will want 5 more rounds.

Edie's tip

Fill a squeeze bottle with vinegar so little hands can pour a controlled stream.

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