National History Museum

Messy science

Make a Volcano at Home

Volcanic eruptions are one of the most powerful natural forces on our planet. The Natural History Museum makes it fun and safe to start learning about volcano eruption.  You will create your own miniature volcano.  Read the full instructions before you start - including the line at the end that says:  To make cleaning up easier, it's best to stand your model on a wipe-clean surface.    Gets messy - be sure to involve a grown-up.

Activity type: Make

Age: 6-8, 9-11,

Duration: 60 mins