At Home Science: Homemade Lava Lamp

At Home Science: Homemade Lava Lamp

This 4-ingredient project is an easy and fun way to learn about how oil and water interact. The experiment demonstrates hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds, using their reaction to create a work of art. It’s suitable for grades K-12. Follow along with Kate as she creates a DIY Lava Lamp!

Topics

  • STEM
  • chemical
  • reaction
  • experiment
  • technology
  • engineering
  • math
  • Learning Undefeated.
  • Lava lamp
  • DIY
  • Cooking Oil
  • Water
  • Food Coloring
  • Alka-Seltzer