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Apple Volcano {kitchen science for kids}

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This Apple Volcano activity is a new twist on the old baking soda and vinegar experiments.

It is one of the more than 40 activities (and 325+ pages of printable materials) included in my Apple Unit Study.

It’s a pretty simple science activity you can do using supplies you probably already have in your kitchen.

Despite its simplicity, kids love it.

After all, who doesn’t love a good explosion?!?

Apple Volcano kitchen science activity for kids - make your own exploding apple volcano to discuss chemical reactions with your kids! | #STEM #STEAM #apples #science #handsonlearning #preschool #kindergarten #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

To make an apple volcano, you will need to gather the following supplies:

  • An apple
  • A pairing knife (Note: This requires adult supervision)
  • Baking soda
  • Vinegar
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Bowl or container to contain the mess
Apple Volcano kitchen science activity for kids - make your own exploding apple volcano to discuss chemical reactions with your kids! | #STEM #STEAM #apples #science #handsonlearning #preschool #kindergarten #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

Begin by using the pairing knife to cut a hole into the core of the apple. This step should be done by an adult.

Apple Volcano kitchen science activity for kids - make your own exploding apple volcano to discuss chemical reactions with your kids! | #STEM #STEAM #apples #science #handsonlearning #preschool #kindergarten #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

Place your apple with the hole face up in your bowl or container.

Apple Volcano kitchen science activity for kids - make your own exploding apple volcano to discuss chemical reactions with your kids! | #STEM #STEAM #apples #science #handsonlearning #preschool #kindergarten #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

Fill the hole in the apple with baking soda.

Apple Unit Study

Now your apple volcano is ready to explode!

Apple Volcano kitchen science activity for kids - make your own exploding apple volcano to discuss chemical reactions with your kids! | #STEM #STEAM #apples #science #handsonlearning #preschool #kindergarten #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

Pour some vinegar – about 1/2 cup – onto the baking soda.

Apple Volcano kitchen science activity for kids - make your own exploding apple volcano to discuss chemical reactions with your kids! | #STEM #STEAM #apples #science #handsonlearning #preschool #kindergarten #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

When the vinegar comes in contact with the baking soda, a chemical reaction takes place that produces a lot of carbon dioxide very quickly.

Apple Volcano kitchen science activity for kids - make your own exploding apple volcano to discuss chemical reactions with your kids! | #STEM #STEAM #apples #science #handsonlearning #preschool #kindergarten #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

The large amount of carbon dioxide creates a lot of bubbles that “explode” out of the apple volcano.

Apple Volcano kitchen science activity for kids - make your own exploding apple volcano to discuss chemical reactions with your kids! | #STEM #STEAM #apples #science #handsonlearning #preschool #kindergarten #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

This video shows the whole process in action:

This Apple Volcano activity is one of more than 40 awesome apple activities and 325 pages of apple printables included in my Apple Unit Study.

See if my Apple Unit Study may be right for you by clicking here.

Apple Unit Study

More Apple Resources

More apple science activities from Gift of Curiosity:

  • Apple Unit Study
  • Apple rotting experiment
  • Apple taste testing
  • Dissecting an apple
  • Grow a candy apple
  • Shrunken apple heads

For more kid-friendly apple activities and apple printables, see my Apple Unit Study page and my Apples Pinterest board.

Filed Under: Toddler, Preschool, Apples, Fall, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Science, STEAM Tagged With: vinegar, baking soda

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2 Comments

  1. Giedre

    August 16, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    Super idea ☺

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  2. Alyssa

    May 13, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    This was a very fun and Educating activity for children to use their imagination and use the creativity to make something mind blowing.

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