Oil-based food colorings are quite concentrated, and once you start opening little containers with the kids around it can easily get messy. So for this recipe, you only need the traditional water. Explore what happens when you mix oil and water, and food coloring and learn about liquid density.
A simple oil and water science experiment for kids to enjoy! There are tons of ways to have fun with science all year round! This oil and water color changing lab is a super fun science experiment for kids. It's perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! There is something amazing about color mixing, and mixing oil and water makes an easy kids science experiment. Kids love watching the process of colors changing right before their eyes.
Experiment at Home! Materials: Spoon, Baby oil, Distilled Water, Food coloring, 2 plastic cups (either glasses) Procedure: Pour baby oil into another glass to about half an inch high. In the baby. Overview: The following easy-to-set-up experiment involves mixing equal parts oil and water and then adding a drop of food coloring.
The water-based drop remains intact until it sinks through the oil and contacts the water, at which point the color at last disperses. But to color the baby oil you need to use an oil based food coloring, like a candy or chocolate dye. Regular food coloring is water based, so it won't mix with the oil.
Please see our disclosure policy. Setting up the oil and water experiment was very easy. We gathered the following supplies: Clear baby oil Clear plastic or glass cup Several small cups Water Food coloring Plastic pipettes Printable science journal page (found below) I poured about 1 cup of baby oil into a clear plastic cup and set it aside.
Kids in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade learn simple and fundamental science concepts from performing this oil and water science activity. Learn why oil and water do not mix and thrill the kids by creating gorgeous food coloring fireworks in a jar. At-Home Science Experiment to Engage the 5 Senses! Supplies: Baby oil, glitter, pompoms, food coloring, mini colorful rubber bands, mini shells, tiny fish, dolphin and shark figurines, water absorbing beads, water.
Ocean in a Bottle Drop small shells, fish or other small ocean animal figurines into the bottle. Pour in water almost to the top. For oil, canola or baby oil work best, but you can experiment with other oils, as well! Instructions: Fill each of your smaller dishes with water, and add 3-5 drops of food coloring to each.
Cut the drinking straws in half, and place one in each colored water cup. Fill your clear glass dish with oil.