Thishalloween science experimentis sure to delight and amaze kids of all ages!
With just a couple simple materials you’ve got the option to makeghost rockets!
Thesefilm canister rocketproject allow kids to see what happens in a simple chemical reaction perfect for October.
Try thisghost sciencewith preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3 students.
Whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler you will want to try thesealka-seltzer rocketproject.
Dont try using washable or dry erase markers, they will come off when the film canisters get wet.
Ghost science
Now fill the film canisters about 14-13 of the way with water.
You dont need to be exact!
Break an Alka Seltzer tablet into 2-3 pieces.
Flying ghost
Drop the Alka Seltzer tablet in the film canister and quickly shut the lid.
Flip the film canister over, lid down, and stand back.
Halloween science activities
Watch the ghost rocket blast off into the air!
They are hard to get pictured when they are flying, but you get the idea!
This is such a fun, simple to try science experiment for halloween!
It has a good WOW moment and lots of science mixed in too!
Try this in yourhalloween themeorpumpkin themefor October.
Alka-seltzer rocket
Wondering about the science behind the ghost rockets?
Just like we saw in thepaint bombs activity, when Alka Seltzer mixes with water, CO2 is released.
When the film canister cannot hold any more gas, the lid pops off and gas rushes out.
You will love all these creative ideas!
