Do a Dancing Rice Experiment

Simple science with at-home materials

Materials

• White vinegar

• Baking soda

• Instant rice

• Clear jar

• Water

• Food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Fill the jar 3/4 of the way with water

2. Add 1 tbsp baking soda and stir, mix completely

3. Add 1/4 cup uncooked instant rice (has to be instant, non-instant rice is too dense)

4. Add in 1-2 tbsps of white vinegar

What’s Happening
This experiment shows cause and effect as well as chain reactions. A reaction can occur with just baking soda and vinegar, but when the other ingredients are added a different reaction occurs.

experiment courtesy of Green Kid Crafts