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Blow Up a Balloon With Yeast & More

Out of breath? Learn how to inflate a balloon with common household goods in this exciting activity!

 
 
 
 

Materials:

  • 2 16z or smaller plastic bottles (clear and clean)

  • 2 small deflated balloons

  • Small funnel

  • Packet of yeast

  • Teaspoon of sugar

  • Warm water

  • Baking soda

  • Vinegar

  • Marker

Ignite your child's curiosity with an electrifying science experiment! Brace yourself for an explosion of fun as they explore the wonders of leavening agents. With yeast and sugar, watch as balloons gradually inflate, revealing the captivating process of carbon dioxide production. This thrilling experiment showcases the power of chemistry and biology in a hands-on, captivating way. 

And that's not all - we provide a Science Journal and discussion questions so your little ones can record their observations and discuss what they’ve learned! Join us for an adventure full of scientific wonder and discovery!

 

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