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You need:
A clear jar or glass, filled almost to the top with water.
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1 tablespoon of oil (such as vegetable oil).
Red, Yellow, and Blue food coloring.
A cup or small container.
A spoon, or something to stir with.
In the small cup, mix the oil with a few drops of food coloring (two or three drops of each color).
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Stir them together a bit with the spoon. They won't mix, because the food coloring is water, not oil soluble, but stirring will break up the drops of color.
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Pour the oil mixture on top of the water in the jar. It will sit on top for a few seconds, and then as the food coloring breaks through the oil, and mixes with the water, you will get some great streamers of color.
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For a nice basic explanation of what is happening, check out www.education.com/activity/article/Chromatography_liquid_fireworks/?page=2.
Then, you might want to teach your kids the words to O Canada. Or, check out the Canada page at Dltk Kids (www.dltk-kids.com/Canada/about.htm), for more information, crafts, and activities to do with Canada Day.
It's great to be a homeschooler.
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