Snow Storm Experiment

January 06, 2021
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We love coming up with fun ways to play in the snow, and when we don't have the real thing we are quite versed on making our own.   Today, we experimented to see if we could make a snow storm in-a-jar! The results were pretty "cool"! Read on for the easy tutorial.
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Rosie and Jewel had so much fun with this winter science experiment.  Make sure you have lots of Alka-Seltzer on hand, because kids will want to "make it snow" again & again!

HOW TO MAKE A SNOW STORM JAR FOR KIDS

Materials
  • A jar or similar container
  • Baby oil
  • White paint
  • Water
  • Iridescent glitter
  • Alka Seltzer
  • Blue food coloring (optional)
Method
  • Begin by filling the jar that you are using 3/4 of the way with baby oil.  
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  • Briefly set this to the side.
Making the "Snow"
  • Combine one teaspoon of white paint with one cup of very warm water.  
  • Stir until the paint is dissolved.  
  • Once mixed pour the "white water" into the jar, leaving a touch of room at the top.  
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  • Have kids add glitter and food coloring if desired.  Then, wait for the glitter and water to settle at the bottom of the jar.
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Making the Snow Storm

  • Take an Alka-Seltzer tablet and break it into pieces.  
  • Then, have kids drop the pieces into the jar and watch what happens.....
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  • The water will immediately begin to swirl and bubble in the oil, creating a dancing snow storm!
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  • Rosie and Jewel were in awe!  Each time the storm settled they couldn't wait to add more Alka-Seltzer so that they could watch it again!
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And again & again!


The Science Behind the Fun
After the girls were done making their snow storm I asked them these questions, and then we surfed the internet together to find the answers.

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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!