Lesson 3

Learning Intention

To use our investigation skills to explore a chemical reaction and link this to weather.

Lesson Information

Steps to follow:

  • You will need – water, baby oil (or other oil), white paint, glitter (optional) and Alka Seltzer tablets.
  • Fill your jar ¾ of the way full of oil.
  • Mix some white paint into ½ a cup of water.
  • Pour the white mixture into the jar of oil.
  • Add some glitter (optional)
  • Add one Alka Seltzer tablet and watch what happens.

Add a second Alka Seltzer tablet and watch again.


Lesson 2

Learning Intention

To investigate how rain clouds are formed.

Lesson Information

Steps to follow:

  • Fill a clear container/jar with water.
  • Spray a thick layer of shaving foam on top.
  • Add blue drops of food colouring.
  • See what happens!
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Lesson 1

Learning Intention

Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences

To investigate the movement of tornadoes.

Lesson Information

Steps to follow: 

  • Fill a 500ml plastic bottle with cold water. 
  • Add 2-3 drops of dishwasing liquid. 
  • Add 1 teaspoon of glitter. 
  • Add a few drops of food colouring (optional). 
  • Twist the cap tightly on the bottle. 
  • Spin the bottle as fast as you can.