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Curiosity is at the heart of early years education. STEM activities give children the perfect playground to explore the wonder of the 'what happens when' effect. This playful experiment invites your child to test ideas, make discoveries, and see the world in action - one lemon at a time!
This activity provides an opportunity for your child to mix ingredients to create a different type of effects and is a great way to talk about predictions - a crucial element of science experiments!
Prepare a space for your scientist to work!
Good luck with your scientific volcanic eruption!
As you go through each step, ask your child - ‘what do you think might happen next?’ ‘What do you think is going to change when we add…?’ Talk about how in a science experiment, we make predictions and think about what could happen next and share these thoughts and ideas.
What you'll need A stick
