Magic Dancing Rainbow Rice Science Experiment
Fun and easy science experimentwith rainbow rice and chemical reactions that make them "dance" or jump in the jar.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz clear container
- 1 C water
- 1 Tbsp baking soda
- Spoon
- Spill Tray
- ⅓ C rainbow rice * see below for rainbow rice directions
- ½-1 C white distilled vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used
Instructions
- Gather all the supplies needed.
- Place the clear container into the spill tray. Add water and baking soda, and stir with a spoon until the baking soda is dissolved.
- Add the rice.
- Slowly add some vinegar to the container and watch the rice dance!
Notes
*Rainbow rice: Add ¼ C dried white rice to a small ziplock baggie with 1-2 tsp of acrylic paint.
Seal the bag and gently mix the paint and rice until it’s completely covered. Repeat this process
until all the colors of the rainbow are created. Carefully pour the painted rice onto a wax
paper-lined cooking sheet to let dry for 2-3 hours or overnight. Use the same process for the
pink rice.
Seal the bag and gently mix the paint and rice until it’s completely covered. Repeat this process
until all the colors of the rainbow are created. Carefully pour the painted rice onto a wax
paper-lined cooking sheet to let dry for 2-3 hours or overnight. Use the same process for the
pink rice.