ISU Extension and Outreach brings “Fizz, Bubble, Goo!” to St. Patrick School ...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach joined the St. Patrick School Kindergarten class to offer hands-on learning recently. Youth participated in learning about Fizz, Bubble, Goo! The kindergartners learned what makes Alka Seltzer fizz and what gas blows up their balloon when they mix baking soda and vinegar. Another experiment was making elephant toothpaste (as pictured in the photo at right above) and watching the reaction between hydrogen peroxide, yeast and soap. One of the favorite activities of the session is making different slime recipes and seeing which one held together the best and had the most bounce. They made bubbles and bubble blowers, and made their own cola with ingredients right out of the cupboard. The final experiment was watching the volcano of mentos and Diet Coke (as pictured in the photo at left above). For more information about joining 4-H, contact Becky Rea, Allamakee County K-12 Program Coordinator, at the Iowa State Extension and Outreach Allamakee County Office at 563-568-6345. Submitted photos.