Snowstorm in a Jar - STEM

Description
What if you can witness a beautiful snowstorm without having to deal with shoveling or freezing into an icicle? Your wish is our command! In this STEM activity, we will be making a snowstorm in a jar. Be sure to put on those scientist goggles and watch the experiment unfold. We are sure you and your family will be amazed!
Materials List
- A clear jar or cup
- Alka Seltzer tablets
- 1 teaspoon of white paint
- Baby oil (a whole bottle)
- Glitter
- ¼ cup of water
- A spoon or stick for mixing
Steps
- Fill the clear jar or cup ½ to ¾ with baby oil. (0:50)
- Add about 1 teaspoon of white paint into the ¼ cup of water. Mix fully and pour into the jar. (1:10)
- Add a pinch of glitter to the jar. Let the glitter settle by tapping the sides of the jar. (1:38)
- Break an alka seltzer tablet into 4 smaller pieces. (2:04)
- Drop the alka seltzer pieces into the jar one at a time and observe the snowstorm! (2:22)
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