Exploding Snowman Bag Experiment
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Exploding Snowman Bag Experiment" is written for Kindergarten to 5th Grade (Ages 5-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
2 pages in this set
Exploding snowman bag experiment for K to 5th grade: nine outdoor steps with a baking soda packet and vinegar, plus a results page. Part of our snow and winter holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Do this outside with safety glasses, and step back about 6 feet while the bag puffs up. Older students can change the amounts and compare their results in the table.
What students will practice
- Builds Kindergarten to 5th grade students' winter and weather vocabulary, from snowflakes and snowmen to staying warm.
- Practices respectful discussion: listening, taking turns and disagreeing kindly.
- Made for Kindergarten to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Exploding Snowman Bag Experiment?
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Do this outside with safety glasses, and step back about 6 feet while the bag puffs up. Older students can change the amounts and compare their results in the table.
What is the Exploding Snowman Bag Experiment?
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Two pages. The first lists the materials (a zip-top bag, a marker, one and a half tablespoons of baking soda, 1/2 cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup of warm water, safety glasses) and nine steps, with grown-ups doing steps 5 to 7. The results page asks children to predict, describe what happened, explain why the bag puffed up and test three different amounts in a table.
Can I use the Exploding Snowman Bag Experiment at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 5th Grade snow and winter resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. There are 41 Snow and Winter resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Snow and Winter activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are snow and winter resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 5-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these snow and winter resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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