ISU Extension and Outreach hosts “Fizz, Bubble, Goo!” learning event ...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach joined the St. Patrick School Kindergarten class recently to offer hands-on learning through a “Fizz, Bubble, Goo!” Day. The kindergarteners learned what makes Alka Seltzer fizz and what gas blew up their balloon when they mixed baking soda and vinegar (top photo). Another experiment was making elephant toothpaste and watching the reaction between hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and soap. One of the favorite activities was making different slime recipes (bottom photo) and seeing which one held together the best and which one was the gooiest. The students made bubbles and bubble blowers, and made their own cola with ingredients right out of the cupboard. The final experiment was watching the volcano of Mentos and Diet Coke (photo at center). For more information about joining 4-H or programs offered, contact Becky Rea, Allamakee County K-12 Program Coordinator, at the Iowa State Extension and Outreach Allamakee County Office in Waukon at 563-568-6345. Submitted photos.