Witch’s Bubbling Lava Lamp | Halloween Science Experiment & Activities + Slides
Make your Halloween science lesson bubble with curiosity! Witch’s Bubbling Lava Lamp invites students to predict, observe, and explain as colorful water droplets rise and fall through oil.
Designed for grades 1–3, this resource pairs a printable science lab packet with beautifully illustrated woodland-themed classroom slides to guide students through a teacher-supervised investigation.
What’s included:
8-page science lab packet with a teacher guide, materials and setup information, experiment directions, prediction page, observation recording sheet, reflection questions, and teacher answer guide
2-page detailed answer key with suggested responses and science explanations
12 illustrated classroom slides in both PowerPoint and PDF formats, including visual supplies, safety reminders, experiment steps, discussion prompts, and an exit ticket
Teacher notes within the PowerPoint
Students will practice:
Making and revisiting predictions
Recording observations using words and drawings
Comparing oil and water layers
Exploring how gas bubbles move colored water
Explaining their thinking through discussion and reflection
Use this investigation for an October science lesson, a Halloween classroom activity, or an introduction to density and gas formation.
Materials needed: A clear, open cup or jar, vegetable oil, water, food coloring, an effervescent tablet, a tray, and paper towels. Materials are not included.
Please note: Adult supervision is required. An adult should handle and add the tablet. Keep the container open while bubbling and follow the tablet label and school safety guidelines.
Digital download: Includes 10 printable PDF pages and 12 classroom slides supplied in two formats. No physical materials will be shipped.
Created by Live Oak Learning.
