Dancing Worms Activity

Take a look at this science experiment activity that kids will surely love. This Dancing Worms Activity will combine science and hands-on fun, making it enjoyable for them!

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You’ve got all these ingredients in your kitchen right now – well, maybe not the worms, but a quick trip to the store will fix that. This is a super fun science activity that everyone will enjoy and want to do over and over again.

Now is the perfect time to gather up these simple supplies and create this easy STEM activity with the kids. 

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Dancing Worms Activity

With this activity, candy and science collide in such a fun and simple way. It’s been around for a while, but it never fails to get a great reaction from the kids when I bring out the supplies.

Kids really love to do hands-on science experiments with visible chemical reactions. This one is great for younger kids, but even older ones will enjoy it. Plus, it’s safe for them to do even on their own with a little supervision.

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Dancing Worms Activity Supplies

• Gummy worms
• Vinegar
• Baking soda
• Warm water
• Spoon
• Clear tall glass
• Scissors or a knife

How do the dancing worms work?

When acetic acid in vinegar reacts with the bicarbonate in baking soda, it creates carbon dioxide gas – those bubbles you see in this experiment. The bubbles that form lift the gummy worms. As the bubbles burst, the worm falls back down, but as more bubbles form, it rises again. It really looks like they’re dancing as they rise and fall.

This continues until the baking soda is all used up. If the reaction slows down, just swap out the old vinegar for a fresh batch.

It’s always a ton of fun to see things move on their own, and what better way to fully enjoy this experiment than adding an element of surprise?

Ways to extend this activity

Extend this activity by letting the kids experiment with different amounts of vinegar and baking soda. You can also try different gummy candies to see how their size, weight, and shape will affect the outcome. See what other materials this will work with, try other candies, popcorn, or rice too.

Allow them to decide the changes for this experiment and watch their excitement grow as they see the results of their choices.

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There are plenty of ways to use this experiment for your chemistry and science lessons. Do this activity first and see what or how you can make the most out of this.

Did you have a blast exploring? Science experiments don’t have to be that hard or require hard-to-find materials. With just a few basic kitchen ingredients, you can easily do these activities with your children. The best part is that they can even personalize it every time they do this!