Let’s Make Snow

Cool and fluffy like real snow!

Combine baking soda and shaving cream to make a powder similar to snow. Add vinegar to make it foam.

  1. Watch the video for instructions on how to setup this experiment.
  2. Try it yourself at home.
  3. Share results in your journal.

 

Journal Questions
  1. What does the fake snow feel like?
  2. Why do you think the fake snow feels cold?
  3. What else could we try to add to the snow?
  4. What do you like to do when it snows?

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Topics

Science
Grade Level
2-3
K-1

Creator

Science Beyond
Fun experiments from the Saint Louis Science Center

Curator

STEAMfest

STEAMfest

Imagine, Discover, Explore

Materials

  • Baking soda
  • Shaving cream (non-gel)
  • Vinegar
  • Plastic container