Disappearing Germs Experiment
An engaging and educational experiment to teach children about the importance of hygiene and washing hands using simple materials.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup milk Whole milk is recommended due to its fat content.
- various colors food coloring Choose any colors you like for visual effect.
- 1 tablespoon dish soap Dish soap works best for breaking tension.
- as needed cotton swabs Used to apply the dish soap.
- 1 shallow dish shallow dish or plate For containing the milk.
- optional glitter or colored sprinkles For added sparkly effect.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the materials and lay them on a clean, flat surface.
- Make sure that the area is protected with newspaper or plastic to avoid mess.
Execution
- Pour the cup of milk into the shallow dish, ensuring it covers the bottom evenly.
- Carefully add drops of food coloring in different spots across the milk surface.
- Dip a cotton swab into the dish soap, ensuring you have a good amount on the tip.
- Gently touch the swab to the milk’s surface after adding food coloring.
- Observe as the colors swirl and disperse dramatically!
- Dispose of the milk mixture properly and wash all materials used.
- Encourage kids to reflect on what they’ve learned.
Notes
Customize colors and surfaces for a more dynamic experience. Always supervise children during the experiment for safety.