Baking Soda & Vinegar Continued 4/27/17

The day after our volcano experiments outside, I set up the sensory table with some containers filled with either baking soda or vinegar and some materials my friends could use to help them manipulate the two ingredients. I didn't give any instruction to the kids before they started experimenting because I wanted to see how they would use the materials provided on their own. 

Felix, Thomas, Lincoln, and Levi were my first curious friends wanting to investigate the items in the sensory table. Thomas said, "I'm going to put on some goggles to keep my eyes safe. I don't want to get anything in my eyes while I'm doing my experiments!" We all agreed that was a great first step and also put on safety goggles. Then they got to work!

Ella decided to join in on the fun! Levi said, "I'm going to use a dropper!" and he grabbed one of the turkey basters we keep in the Science Area. It worked so well that other friends started using them too!  

That afternoon Mesa, Ada, and Charlie wanted to come check out the sensory table. Since we left the baking soda and vinegar that was already used that morning in the table, they were able to make some new observations about the ingredients. 

We had a lot of fun investigating baking soda and vinegar in various ways and experiencing the ingredients when they were separate and mixed. Can't wait to see which way our budding scientists lead us next!