We’re going to get groovy with science! Gather the materials below to make a lava lamp!

For this activity you will need the following items:

• Clear Bottles (plastic or glass)
• Water
• Food Coloring
• Oil (Baby Oil or cooking oil)
• Alka Seltzer Tablets

Now here’s what you do:

1. Before you start, here are some questions to ask your kids:
   1. What can you tell me about water and oil? Do they mix?
   2. Do you know what happens when an Alka Seltzer tablet mixes with water? 
      1. *Find out by doing a mini experiment
   3. What do you think will happen when we add the table to the water and oil?
2. Fill your bottle a little over half way with oil
3. Add water until it’s about an inch from the top of the bottle
4. Add food coloring (This is fun to watch)
5. Ready for the experiment? Add a tablet. What happens?

This is such a fun experiment! Show us your lava lamp!

Inspiration: https://www.naturalbeachliving.com