Saturday, September 15, 2007

volcanos, explosions, and lava

My fifth grade class made volcanos in school. My teacher, Mr. Karagozion, divided us into six groups We started by getting our supplies: cardboard, newspaper, a water bottle, paper mache, brown or black paint, paintbrushes, vinegar, baking soda, scotch tape, and red food coloring. In five days we had finished it and erupted it.

The first day we took the water bottle [cut the top off] and taped it to the cardboard. We also crumpled up the newspaper and taped it to the water bottle the size and shape we wanted it. The second day we did paper mache. The third day we painted it. The fourth day we added plants and animals. The fifth day we poured the baking soda in the cut water bottle, then we added a few drops of red food coloring to a cup of vinegar and poured it into the vent. There was a big fizzle! It was cool and fun and it stunk!

Amanda

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