Description
A fun science experiment to demonstrate how rain clouds work using simple materials.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear jar or cup (mason jars work great!)
- 1 can of shaving cream (the foamy kind—not gel)
- Water
- A few drops of blue food coloring
- 1 small cup or bowl
- 1 dropper, straw, or spoon
Instructions
- Pour water into the jar until it’s about three-quarters full; this water represents the atmosphere.
- Shake your shaving cream can and spray a fluffy layer over the top of the water; this acts as your cloud layer.
- In a separate small cup, mix a few drops of blue food coloring with a small amount of water to represent rainwater.
- Using a dropper or spoon, gently drip the blue mixture over the shaving cream cloud and watch the ‘rain’ seep through.
Notes
- This experiment is great for teaching children about weather concepts.
- Make sure to use the foamy shaving cream for a better effect.
- Experiment with different colors to see various rain effects.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Demonstration
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Nutrition
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- Sugar: N/A
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- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
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