Lava Lamps -Senior Infants

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The children in Senior Infants made Lava Lamps. They made them using water, oil and Alka-Seltzer tablets. They then chose their favourite food colouring and dropped it in with the water and oil. They then took turns dropping in the tablet. The children were amazed by the reaction that made our Lava Lamps.

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