Create a Cave Follow FizzicsEd 150 Science Experiments: Comments 0 You will need: A chalk block, the bigger the better Vinegar or a weak acid Copyright Instruction 1 Carve out a small hole inside the chalk block. You can just crush up the chalk to speed the reaction. 2 Fill the hole with vinegar and allow the vinegar to react with chalk, you should see small bubbles. 3 Pour out the liquid once you see no more bubbles, this may take some time. 4 Add some fresh acid, vinegar, into the hole and allow the liquid to react again with the chalk. Repeat & repeat. 5 Is the hole starting to get bigger? Why? Where does the chalk go in the reaction? Check below… 6 Get the Unit of Work on Geology here! The Earth’s layers, the rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes & more! From soil science to mineral testing, these hands-on experiments your students will discover the importance of natural resources and the role of plate tectonics in shaping our world. Includes cross-curricular teaching ideas, student quizzes, a sample marking rubric, scope & sequences & more 7 School science visits since 2004! – Curriculum-linked & award-winning incursions. – Over 40 primary & high school programs to choose from. – Designed by experienced educators. – Over 2 million students reached. – Face to face incursions & online programs available. – Early learning centre visits too! 8 Online courses for teachers & parents – Help students learn how science really works Why Does This Happen? Chalk is made up of a type of limestone, a compound made of Calcium and Oxygen. Chalk is formed by the shells of microscopic marine organisms, often containing fossils from ancient seabeds. Vinegar reacted with the chalk to produce Carbon Dioxide gas, water and an aqueous compound. 2CH3CO2H(aq) + CaCO3(s) > 2Ca(CH3CO2)2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l) Limestone caves are formed when the limestone itself is dissolved by weak acids present in groundwater. This process occurs over many years and can eventually lead to forming massive formations as seen in the Jenolan Caves. A similar process occurs when acid rain touches marble statues, this is a major issue in historic areas. Variables to test More on variables Try using lemon juice as the acid instead of vinegar. With your science teacher’s supervision and safety glasses & PPE, try stronger acids Learn more! From the rock cycle to volcano formation, we’ve got your geology unit covered! Get in touch with FizzicsEd to find out how we can work with your class. Geology Rocks! Years 1 to 6 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Read More Enquire Now Geology Rocks! Years 1 to 6 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Read More Enquire Now STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Designed from real classroom experiences, this modular day helps you create consistently effective science learning that directly address the new curriculum with easily accessible and cost-effective materials. Read More Enquire Now Be Amazing! How to teach science, the way primary kids love. $29.95 inc. GST View Details Add to Cart Trustpilot
Carve out a small hole inside the chalk block. You can just crush up the chalk to speed the reaction.
Add some fresh acid, vinegar, into the hole and allow the liquid to react again with the chalk. Repeat & repeat.
Get the Unit of Work on Geology here! The Earth’s layers, the rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes & more! From soil science to mineral testing, these hands-on experiments your students will discover the importance of natural resources and the role of plate tectonics in shaping our world. Includes cross-curricular teaching ideas, student quizzes, a sample marking rubric, scope & sequences & more
School science visits since 2004! – Curriculum-linked & award-winning incursions. – Over 40 primary & high school programs to choose from. – Designed by experienced educators. – Over 2 million students reached. – Face to face incursions & online programs available. – Early learning centre visits too!
From the rock cycle to volcano formation, we’ve got your geology unit covered! Get in touch with FizzicsEd to find out how we can work with your class.
Geology Rocks! Years 1 to 6 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Read More Enquire Now
Geology Rocks! Years 1 to 6 Maximum 30 students School workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Read More Enquire Now
STEM Full Day Accelerator - Primary Designed from real classroom experiences, this modular day helps you create consistently effective science learning that directly address the new curriculum with easily accessible and cost-effective materials. Read More Enquire Now
Designed from real classroom experiences, this modular day helps you create consistently effective science learning that directly address the new curriculum with easily accessible and cost-effective materials.
Be Amazing! How to teach science, the way primary kids love. $29.95 inc. GST View Details Add to Cart Trustpilot
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