Snow storm in a jar

Today we did an experiment at Science lessons, a snow stor in a jar.

Experiment 
snow storm in a jar

Materials

- A jar or a similar container.

- Baby oil.

- White paint.

- Water.

- Iridescent glitter.

- Alka Seltzer.

- Optional: blue food colouring.

Method

© Fill the jar 3/4 of the way with baby oil.

© In a bowl combine one teaspoon of white paint with one cup of water. Mix until the paint is dissolved to make "white water".

© Pour the white water into the jar leaving a little space at the top.

© Sprinkle in glitter.

© Add blue food colouring if desired.

© Then, wait for the glitter and water to settle at the bottom of the jar.

© Take an Alka Seltzer and break it into pieces.

© Drop the pieces into the jar and watch what happens...

© Each time the storm settled, you can add more Alka Seltzer.