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The magic ghost {Halloween science}

October 17, 2014 by Katie 2 Comments

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I call this activity the “magic ghost” because doing this activity will make a “ghost” magically appear before your eyes.

Of course, the magic ghost isn’t really magic at all. Instead, it’s just some good old fashioned Halloween science at work. But the effect is awesome, and this activity got squeals of delight out of my kids.

The magic ghost is super simple to do – there’s a good chance you already have everything you need to do this Halloween science activity!

Note: You can find more Halloween activities on my Halloween Activities for Kids page.

The MAGIC GHOST: This Halloween science activity will surprise and delight your kids! Make a ghost magically appear while teaching your kids about chemical reactions. Try this today and watch your kids be amazed! #Halloween #science #handsonlearning || Gift of Curiosity

These are the supplies you need to do the magic ghost activity:

  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • An empty bottle (It needs to have a fairly small diameter opening at the top. Most disposable water bottles will work.)
  • A funnel
  • A white balloon with a ghostly face drawn on for added effect

The MAGIC GHOST: This Halloween science activity will surprise delight your kids! Make a ghost magically appear while teaching your kids about chemical reactions. Try this today and watch your kids be amazed! #Halloween #science #handsonlearning || Gift of Curiosity

Start by filling the balloon with 1 tablespoon of baking soda. A funnel comes in handy for getting the baking soda in. Be sure to shake the baking soda down into the bottom of the balloon.

The MAGIC GHOST: This Halloween science activity will surprise and delight your kids! Make a ghost magically appear while teaching your kids about chemical reactions. Try this today and watch your kids be amazed! #Halloween #science #handsonlearning || Gift of Curiosity

Next, add 1/2 cup vinegar to your bottle. Again, a funnel might come in handy here.

The MAGIC GHOST: This Halloween science activity will surprise and delight your kids! Make a ghost magically appear while teaching your kids about chemical reactions. Try this today and watch your kids be amazed! #Halloween #science #handsonlearning || Gift of Curiosity

Place your balloon over the mouth of the bottle. Keep the baking soda sequestered in the bottom of the balloon while you do this so you don’t accidentally start the chemical reaction too soon.

The MAGIC GHOST: This Halloween science activity will surprise and delight your kids! Make a ghost magically appear while teaching your kids about chemical reactions. Try this today and watch your kids be amazed! #Halloween #science #handsonlearning || Gift of Curiosity

Once the balloon is placed securely over the bottle, lift up the balloon to cause the baking soda to fall into the bottle. This is where the fun begins. 🙂

The MAGIC GHOST: This Halloween science activity will surprise and delight your kids! Make a ghost magically appear while teaching your kids about chemical reactions. Try this today and watch your kids be amazed! #Halloween #science #handsonlearning || Gift of Curiosity

When baking soda comes in contact with vinegar, it creates a chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide. Watch as the carbon dioxide quickly blows up your balloon, turning it into a magic ghost!

The MAGIC GHOST: This Halloween science activity will surprise and delight your kids! Make a ghost magically appear while teaching your kids about chemical reactions. Try this today and watch your kids be amazed! #Halloween #science #handsonlearning || Gift of Curiosity

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Looking for more Halloween projects that incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)? Then you’ll love STEAM Kids Halloween.

This e-book includes 50+ pages of spooky fun STEAM activities that will wow the boredom right out of kids!

More Halloween resources

More Halloween posts from Gift of Curiosity:

  • Mason jar jack-o-lantern
  • Candy experiments
  • Halloween Montessori activities
  • Ghost bubbles
  • Toilet paper mummies
  • Pumpkin decomposition experiment
  • Describe a pumpkin using all five senses
  • Drip painted pumpkins
  • Halloween Printables Pack
  • Halloween Bingo
  • Halloween do-a-dot printables
  • Halloween Sudoku

You can find more Halloween activities and printables on my Halloween Activities for Kids page and Halloween Activities for Kids Pinterest board. 

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  1. Kelley says

    October 21, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    We did this with my 4 year old today – it was a total hit. His face the first time the “magic ghost” appeared; just priceless. Needless to say, we did it a couple of more times! Thanks for the great idea!

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    • Katie SG says

      October 21, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      So glad he enjoyed the activity!

      Reply

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