A Volcano Erupts!

The Sharks reading group, Mason Griffith, Libby Hanson, and Taya Jeffrey, recently read a book about volcanoes.  After reading the book, they decided to learn about how to make and erupt an experimental volcano.  Here are pictures from the experiment.  At the end, you will see a video of the results!

First we read the instructions.

Second, we formed our volcano out of a pop bottle and dirt.

Our hands got very dirty! :)

Third, we measured one tablespoon of dishwashing

detergent and put it in the bottle.

Fourth, we added a few drops of red food coloring.

Fifth, we measured one cup of vinegar...

... and poured it into the bottle.  Then we added some

warm water to fill the bottle almost to the top.

Last, we put two tablespoons of baking soda in a cup with a little water.

When we pour it in, our volcano should erupt!

We double check our directions to make sure we did all the steps.

We are ready for the eruption!