Fog: It Happens

This morning we woke up to fog. Anthony was very interested in what fog was and why it was foggy this morning. This gave me a great idea to talk about fog today and even do a small science project. The project was somewhat over his head, but none the less, he enjoyed it. I tried to explain what fog is and why it happens.

I found this simple project online this morning. The materials that you need are the following:

Gallon jar
Black paper
Tape
Matches
Warm water
Food coloring
Ice
Gallon bag

Tape the black paper to the back side of your jar. Next, fill the jar one third full with warm colored water. Light the match over the top of your jar, hold for a few seconds, then drop it into your jar. Screw your lid on, put the bag of ice on top and watch your fog or cloud form! The best part was when we took the lid off and watched the fog rise. Anthony ended up asking to do this 3 times just so we could take the lid off and watch the fog rise. It was neat to create fog in the house. He thought it was pretty awesome. (Awesome is his new word for anything that he really likes.)

Anthony helped by taping on the black paper and pouring in the colored water.

Anthony pointing to our fog!

Can you see it?

Our fog rising, Anthony's favorite part.