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Fizz, Bang, Pop Experiments
Wild Science invites young explorers on a captivating journey into the world of chemical reactions with our Fizz, Bang, Pop Experiments. Furthermore, children discover the thrilling dance between acids and alkalis in this lively and interactive session. So, they will discover science’s fizzing, popping, and explosive wonders!
The Experiments
1. Baking Soda and Vinegar
Imagine a mini volcanic eruption right in your classroom! Mix baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) with vinegar (acetic acid), and the magic begins. Furthermore, the fizzing reaction releases carbon dioxide gas, creating delightful bubbles.
Additionally, kids watch in wonder as the mixture erupts like a tiny volcano. It’s a hands-on lesson in acid-base chemistry that leaves them grinning from ear to ear.
2. Balloon Inflating
Prepare for lift-off! We combine baking soda with a special twist: citric acid. So, when these two powders meet, they generate carbon dioxide gas. But here’s the twist—instead of a volcanic eruption, we trap the gas inside a balloon.
Kids witness firsthand how chemical reactions can inflate their sense of wonder as the balloon inflates.
3. Rocket Making
3, 2, 1…blast off! Our young scientists become rocket engineers as they create their film canister rockets. We load the canisters with baking soda and add a dash of water. Then, we quickly seal the lid and flip the canister. The result? A fizzy propulsion that sends the rocket soaring into the air! It’s a lesson in pressure, gas expansion, and pure exhilaration.
4. Lava Lamp
Go back in time! Construct your own Lava lamp without using heat or electricity!
This experiment involves combining water with food dye and cooking oil. Due to its lower density, the oil will float on top, effectively separating the two liquids. Drop in a fizzy tablet into the mixture and observe the mesmerising reaction. When the tablet begins to dissolve, carbon dioxide gas is produced. This gas rises to the surface, carrying some of the coloured water with it. Once the gas escapes from the bubble, the water becomes denser and sinks back down. This cycle continues until the tablet has fully dissolved.
5. Elephants Toothpaste
Brushing an elephant’s teeth? Imagine producing a colossal version of toothpaste being squeezed from a tube, so huge that it seems invented for elephants! The necessary materials for this experiment include yeast, warm water, liquid soap, food colouring, and hydrogen peroxide. Yeast acts as a catalyst, facilitating the release of oxygen molecules from hydrogen peroxide, in doing so accelerating the reaction. This process results in an exothermic reaction, which generates energy in the form of heat as foaming occurs. The reaction will cease once all the hydrogen peroxide has been broken down into water and oxygen.
Why It Matters
Integrating Science into Education
Chemical reactions aren’t just bubbling beakers but essential building blocks of knowledge. Furthermore, our experiments align with the national curriculum from Key Stage 1 (KS1) to Key Stage 4 (KS4). We empower students to think critically, observe, and predict outcomes. Science isn’t a distant concept; it’s a hands-on adventure.
Solving the Mysteries
Why does vinegar react with baking soda? How does a balloon inflate without helium? Our budding scientists unravel these mysteries. Furthermore, they learn that reactions occur when substances collide, break apart, or form new bonds. And guess what? It’s all about atoms and molecules dancing together.
Fizz, Bang, Pop Experiments isn’t just about chemicals—it’s about sparking curiosity, nurturing young minds, and turning classrooms into laboratories of wonder. So, join us on this explosive journey, whether you’re an infant, junior, or secondary school student. Let’s make science pop, sizzle, and soar.
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How to Book Fizz, Bang, Pop Experiments Workshop
Contact us if you think your pupils would enjoy our Fizz, Bang, Pop Experiments workshop or would like us to bring this to your school:
Can adults join the Fizz, Bang, Pop Experiments Party?
Absolutely! Bubbles knows no age limits. Parents, grandparents, and anyone curious can join the fun. After all, who can resist the allure of shimmering spheres?
How do I book a Fizz, Bang, Pop Experiments Party?
Booking is easy! Contact us, choose your preferred date, and let’s make bubbles burst with wonder.
Are there any safety precautions in Fizz, Bang, Pop?
At Wild Science, we love getting your little scientist involved in the experiments with our Nutty Professors. For us to go, we make sure we keep them safe. We provide golden rules that everyone must follow to keep it as safe as possible. Everyone involved in the experiments should wear protective goggles and be shown how to handle equipment appropriately. One of our experiments will be conducted solely by the Nutty Professor because it involves a chemical that should not come into contact with skin. But don’t worry, kids! We’ll still make sure you have a great time watching the exciting reactions!
👉 Click here for a free download of the Fizz Bang Pop Activity Worksheet for Younger Children.
👉 Click here for a free download of the Fizz Bang Pop Activity Worksheet for Older Children.
