When it comes to kids’ STEM activities, you probably don’t think of Pokemon first! But Pokemon is a fun theme for chemistry experiments for kids of all ages.
But in this simple chemical reaction science experiment for kids, kids will mix scientific concepts with Pokemon in a way that is fun and engaging for Pokemon lovers, and it teaches the basics of chemical reactions, too! Pokeball science is a lot of fun!
![DIY Real Pokeball: Chemical Reaction Science Activity for Kids 1 Kids love Pokemon? They will love this Pokemon activity making a DIY real pokeball combined with science for kids and chemical reactions!](https://www.steamsational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fizzing-pokeballs.jpg)
This simple science activity will have kids begging to learn more about science and STEM using their Pokemon characters in this activity to make a DIY real Pokeball.
This is the perfect summer science project, or it would make the perfect addition to a Pokemon-themed backyard summer camp!
Perhaps your daycare or school would love building a thematic unit around Pokemon using this project.
DIY Real Pokeball: Chemical Reaction Science Activity for Kids
This super-simple science project will convert any Pokemon fan into a science lover. Kids of all ages from preschool up will love this super-fun science activity.
You can learn what is a chemical reaction for kids to complete your chemistry lesson plan.
You’ll need a few supplies to make your DIY real Pokeball science challenge:
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First, divide your baking soda into two containers. Add just enough water to the baking soda to make a moldable paste.
![DIY Real Pokeball: Chemical Reaction Science Activity for Kids 4 pokemon science](https://www.steamsational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pokemon-activities-2.jpg)
Dye one of the baking soda containers red. Use a lot of dye so the baking soda is a true red, rather than a pink.
Form a half-ball with the white baking soda. Stick half of your toy Pokemon into each ball.
![DIY Real Pokeball: Chemical Reaction Science Activity for Kids 5 diy pokeball](https://www.steamsational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PoKeMoN-activities-3.jpg)
Mold the red baking soda into the top half of the Pokeball and stick it on top.
![DIY Real Pokeball: Chemical Reaction Science Activity for Kids 6 real 3d pokeball](https://www.steamsational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PoKeMoN-activities-4.jpg)
Place a black pom pom in the center of the ball to make the Pokeball opening.
![DIY Real Pokeball: Chemical Reaction Science Activity for Kids 7 real life pokemon](https://www.steamsational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PoKeMoN-activities-5.jpg)
Place your Pokeballs on your large tray.
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Use the pipette to pick up vinegar and squeeze it onto the Pokeballs. The baking soda and vinegar will react, “opening” the Pokeballs and revealing the hidden Pokemon.
![DIY Real Pokeball: Chemical Reaction Science Activity for Kids 9 pokemon projects](https://www.steamsational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PoKeMoN-activities-7.jpg)
This would make a fun activity for kids to do at a Pokemon birthday party!
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