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How volcanoes work
Find out what magma is and why it rises.
Volcano Scientist
Your real-world mission
Volcano Scientist
Explain what makes a volcano erupt — and prove it with an experiment.
- ⏱ 3 days
🎒 You'll need
- Bicarb soda
- Vinegar
- A tray
- Container for the volcano
🚀 What to do
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Fair test plan
Decide what you'll change and what you'll keep the same.
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Build and erupt
Build the volcano and run your eruption with an adult.
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Measure it
Record how high and how long each eruption lasted.
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Science write-up
Write what you found out and what caused it.