On Friday we had our chemistry day and we did an exciting volcanic eruption experiment! We prepared a red volcano made with play dough and and raisins which look like a strawberry! Then we put baking soda inside the volcano and mixed up a cup of vinegar with red food color which were prepared for the activity! All the children were so excited and concentrated during this activity and they all got their turn to pour some food colored vinegar into the volcano and as more and more vinegar has been poured into, we finally saw a volcanic eruption! The children were so excited so see this phenomenon and we even tried with the blue food color mixed with vinegar one more time after the first try. The children were touching and some even tasting the liquid, which they learned not only basic chemical phenomenon as well as developing their senses!
We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:
To develop a respect for all forms of life, as well as care for their immediate environment.
To develop their ability to coordinate, awareness of their own body, as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining their own health and well-being.
To develop their understanding of science and relationships to nature, as well as knowledge of plants, animals and also simple chemical processes and physical phenomena.
