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Dancing Rice Science Experiment: A Fun and Fizzy DIY Craft for Curious Kids


  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 experiment

Description

A fun, fizzy experiment that brings rice to life in your kitchen. Watch it dance, bubble, and wiggle — a perfect science activity for curious kids!


Ingredients

  • Clear container
  • Water
  • Baking soda
  • Vinegar
  • Rice
  • Spoon
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into your clear container.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of baking soda until dissolved.
  3. Sprinkle in a handful of rice.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and watch the rice dance.
  5. Observe for a few minutes as the reaction settles.
  6. Add more baking soda to reactivate the bubbling effect.
  7. Add more vinegar if desired for extended fun.

Notes

If you’re using a larger container, increase the amount of baking soda and vinegar to maintain the reaction. Great as a weekend activity or classroom demo.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Science Activity
  • Method: Chemical Reaction
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: N/A
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: dancing rice, science for kids, fun experiment, baking soda and vinegar, kitchen science