New Horizon Academy Kids STEAM Science Fireworks in a Jar

Materials:
Cooking Oil
Bowl
Tall Empty Glass Jar
Fork/Whisk
Water
Food Coloring

Instructions:
Step One: Measure one tablespoon of oil into the bowl.

Step Two: Add several drops of food coloring to the bowl.

Step Three: Whisk the food coloring and oil together to mix.

Step Four: Pour the mixture into your jar full of water.

Watch the fireworks in action!

Questions:
1. What does the mixture do once it touches the water?
2. Did the mixture float or sink?
3. What happens when you mix colors?