Volcanos are fascinating! There is no wonder there are so many movies that feature volcano explosions. It’s also a little freaky that something that causes such extreme damage can also be so beautiful. That might be the reason they are so intriguing for kids too. There is a lot to learn about volcanos and kids can even get some hands-on learning experience recreating a volcanic eruption using household chemicals.
Volcano Facts for Kids
Before you jump into the volcano science experiment, share these interesting facts about volcanos with your little learners:
- There are about 1,900 active volcanoes on the earth. This means they have erupted recently or they might erupt. Some volcanoes are extinct. Over 80 volcanoes have been found in the ocean.
- Most volcanoes happen on fault lines, or cracks in the Earth’s surface.
- Most of the earth’s volcanoes are in the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
- The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
- Lava from volcanoes can reach temperatures of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Volcanoes spew out ash and toxic gases, as well as lava and lava boulders.
Volcano Science Experiment for Kids
Check out these kids use household chemicals to recreate a volcanic eruption!
Using the Volcano Kit from the video, little scientists are asked to mix chemicals to make the volcano erupt! This will be an experiment that Young Scientists will want to repeat again and again!
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Janet W. says
This sounds really neat! Looks like fun experiments to do with my grandsons!
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
What a great experiment. This would be fun to do with my nephews. The are very into volcanos and science .