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Science Friday: Elephant Toothpaste

 

It’s time for Mad Science Friday!
This week we’re making elephant toothpaste!   My ‘staches LOVED this!!!   It was super easy, super fun and made a big mess!  Ya’ll know how I love a mess!  #messyissuccessful

 

Materials:
plastic water bottles
cups
spoons
dish soap
yeast
food coloring
warm water
hydrogen peroxide
In the cup, mix 2 tbsp of warm water, 1tsp of yeast.
In your bottle, mix 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide.  Add food coloring if you want your elephant toothpaste to be colorful.  Add about 1 tbsp of dish soap.
Pour the yeast and water mixture into the model.
Watch the magic happen!
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