Growing Turkey Feather Sciene Experiment for November

This turkey science project is SO MUCH FUN! This thanksgiving science activities for preschoolers is a clever twist on elephant toothpaste that is sure to impress kids of all ages! This simple thanksgiving science experiments uses common items and is easy to do in just 5-10 minutes! Your toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grader will be impressed as they grow colorful turkey feathers with this november activity for kid.

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If you’re looking for engaging Thanksgiving science activities for preschoolers, look no further. This clever twist on the classic elephant toothpaste experiment will not only entertain but also educate kids of all ages. It beautifully demonstrates a simple yet fascinating chemical reaction between hydrogen peroxide and yeast, showcasing the wonders of science in an exciting way.

Imagine the joy on your kids’ faces as they watch their very own turkey “explode” with bubbly foam! This experiment is not only visually captivating, but it also serves as a fantastic learning opportunity. As they engage with the bubbles and learn about how the reaction works, they’ll be developing essential skills like observation and critical thinking. Plus, who wouldn’t love a little festive flair in their science lessons?

The best part? This super cool science experiment is easy to do at home or in the classroom and can be completed in just 5-10 minutes! With common household items, you can create a memorable Thanksgiving experience for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and even students in grades 1-5. It’s the perfect blend of fun and learning that will keep all ages engaged.

So gather your materials and get ready to wow your little ones with this exciting Thanksgiving turkey science project. They’ll be asking for more fun experiments in no time!

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All you need to try this fall science experiment are a few simple materials you may already have on hand:

• 2 Tablespoons warm water
• small empty plastic bottles
• food coloring
• 1 teaspoon rapid yeast
• squirt of dish soap
• 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide 6% or higher solution
• construction paper – brown, orange, red
• google eyes
• scissors and tape

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Start by making a construction paper turkey; set aside and mix up the growing feathers mixture.

Now fill bottles with warm water and hydrogen peroxide. We did 4 bottles to get a mix of feather colors. You can do more or less depending on the size of your turkey, small bottles you can find, etc.

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Add 5-6 drops of food coloring to each bottle. I suggest fall or turkey colors such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, etc.

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Add 1 teaspoon yeast to each bottle

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Finally, add a couple of squirts of dish soap to each jar to make the feathers bubble up nicely!

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Add the construction paper turkey to the front of the bottles so they are barely seen.

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This type of erruption is more gradual, and a steady stream. The more yeast and higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the bigger the chemical reaction in this experiment. I also realized we forgot our hot water… oops. Still worked just fine, but the warm water mixed with the yeast would have made the yeast activate FASTER so it would have begun more promptly.

HINT: If your erruption is extra slow taking off, feel free to use a stick to stir the mixture a couple times to speed it up!

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This is such a fun-to-try and super cool science experiment for November that will grow turkey feathers right before your eyes with a simple chemistry experiment for kids of all ages.

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Just in case you were wondering, you can dump both the yeast and hydrogen peroxide down the drain without any issue. If you are on septic however, I would dump the hydrogen peroxide in the yard far away fro myour leach lines =)