This month we are challenging you to use our latest at home Science Experiment resource to create and record your own volcanic eruption at home!

Have you ever seen someone use vinegar or baking soda to help with cleaning? There's a reason why it works so well – and it's all about CHEMISTRY. These everyday items aren't just for cooking; they can create some awesome reactions that are fun to watch and learn from.

In this simple experiment, we're going to see what happens when you mix vinegar and baking soda. It's a classic experiment that shows science in action. When you mix these two, you'll get to see a fizzy reaction between an acid and a base.

Design and build your mini volcano and get creative in making it look as realistic as possible.

Safely conduct your experiment and make sure you get it on video (3 mins maximum)! Bonus points if you want to share the chemical science behind your mini eruption (or tell us how a real volcano erupts!).

Please upload your entry (via the button below) using the your name and age as the filename. 

Note - You must have authors permission for their work to be shared. Entries are open to young scientists 14 years and below.

First prize wins a $25 gift voucher for the Science Alive Shop!

The winning video will also be featured in our next newsletter and shared with our community. Please ensure you have permission for the work to be shared.

Plus, you’ll earn some earth-shaking bragging rights!

Last months Sea Week Innovate challenge was a hit! We loved seeing everyone get involved with the challenge - some budding poets and one has walked away with a voucher for the Science Alive store! We were thrilled by the number of poem entries we received from learners across the country.

We had so many beautiful entries we've decided to showcase some of our favourites!