How to Make It Rain in a Glass

Kids: Always be sure to ask an adult for help with any science experiment for safety.

This simple experiment has a big effect.  It's a great example of how we get rain from clouds.  A perfect addition to a lesson on the water cycle.

What you need:

A Glass or Jar
Foaming Shaving Cream
Water
Food Coloring

How to do it:

1. Fil container up at 2/3 full with water.

2. Put about 1/2 inch of shaving cream on top.

3. Drop a few drops of food coloring onto the shaving cream.

4. Watch it rain as the "cloud" gets full of liquid from the food coloring!

Science Fair Project Ideas:
Try different amounts/types of shaving cream, food coloring, etc, and see what works best.