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Colorful Rainbow Density Jar Science Experiment for Kids

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With the rainbow density experiment learn about the density of various liquids in a fun, colorful way! Science experiments for kids have never been so happy!

Kids will love mixing the colors, adding layers to their rainbow density jar, and watching to see which layers fall to the bottom, and which rise to the top.

Drop in coins and other objects of varying weights and see where they stick among the layers to make this a STEM activity. It’s the perfect activity to try as part of St. Patrick’s Day STEM activities!

With the rainbow density jar, learn about the density of various liquids in a fun, colorful way! Science has never been so happy!

This fun rainbow density jar is a quick way to explain the concept of density to kids. Kids will love making and observing the liquids in the rainbow density jar.

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Rainbow Density Experiment

Follow along with these directions to learn how to make a rainbow density lab.

The Science Behind the Rainbow Density Jar

This science experiment is a quick and easy demonstration of density. Density is how much mass is contained in a volume of measurement (D=M/V). Density is the measurement of how closely molecules are packed together in a given material (in this case, liquids).

If the mass of a liquid increases but the volume is the same (as is the case with this experiment), the density increases. Honey has molecules that are the closest together, while shaving cream is the least dense material.

Try adding various objects from around the house to see which are more or less dense than the liquids in your jar.



What you’ll need for the rainbow jar density project:

With the rainbow density jar, learn about the density of various liquids in a fun, colorful way! Science has never been so happy!
  • Shaving cream
  • Water
  • Clear hand soap
  • Maple syrup
  • Corn syrup
  • Honey
  • Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
  • 7 small containers
  • 1 large mason jar
  • Measuring cup (we like stainless steel cups)

How to Do the Density Rainbow Jar Experiment

Pour about 1/3 of a cup of each liquid into six small bowls.

With the rainbow density jar, learn about the density of various liquids in a fun, colorful way! Science has never been so happy!

Add color to each of your materials. Make the shaving cream red, the water orange, the soap yellow, the maple syrup green, the corn syrup blue, and the honey purple.

Add the liquids to the jar in reverse order (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red).

Wait about an hour to allow the colors to settle.

With the rainbow density jar, learn about the density of various liquids in a fun, colorful way! Science has never been so happy!

Place your jar in a sunny location to see all the layers.

Let your kids observe what happened to the liquids. Why are they not mixing with one another? Honey is the densest liquid, while shaving cream is the least dense. Let the kids try to figure out why the shaving cream is so much less dense than the honey.

More Fun Rainbow Science Experiments

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Rainbow Science Experiments

Unicorns and rainbows go together like peanut butter and jelly. Now you can add STEM to the mix by making a unicorn scribble bot that draws rainbows!

Rainbow-Drawing Scribble Bot

If you want to try STEM activities for toddlers and preschoolers, start with easy, fun things! These fizzing rainbows fit the bill perfectly and are easy!

Fizzing Rainbows Experiment

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About Brenda Priddy

Brenda grew up thinking she hated science. But when her 4-year- old daughter was more interested in reading science facts than fairy tales, Brenda realized she had to learn more. Through simple at-home science experiments, Brenda developed a passion for science and now works as a STEMed advocate with a team of science educators to create hands-on STEM projects and curriculum for kids.

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