SCHOOL SCIENCE DAY ACTIVITIES WITH COLUMBUS FOAM PARTIES

Bubbles have always fascinated children with their shimmering surfaces and ability to float through the air. But there’s more to bubbles than just fun—they offer a fantastic opportunity to explore science in a hands-on way. The science of bubbles involves physics, chemistry, and mathematics, making bubble-related activities both fun and educational for elementary school students.

A bubble is essentially a thin film of soapy water filled with air. The surface tension of the soap film creates a spherical shape, which is why bubbles tend to form round. The air inside the bubble pushes out against the soap film, while the surface tension pulls inward, creating a delicate balance that allows the bubble to float. Children can learn about surface tension, air pressure, and how different liquids (like dish soap or glycerin) affect bubble formation.

Foam parties, with their abundance of bubbles and foam, are an ideal way to bring this scientific knowledge to life in a fun, interactive environment. Elementary students can experiment with making their own bubble solutions, testing different recipes to see which one creates the biggest or longest-lasting bubbles. Teachers can explain the science behind foam creation, demonstrating how foam is made by trapping air in a soapy liquid. After the lesson, Columbus Foam Parties will use our giant foam cannon to produce a pile of bubble foam up to four feet deep for your kids to play and dance in. 

During a bubble-themed science day party, students can participate in bubble-blowing challenges, races to pop the most bubbles, or even create foam hair sculptures on top of their heads, sparking creativity and physical activity. These hands-on experiments teach key scientific concepts like air pressure, volume, and the properties of liquids and gases. Children also practice math skills by measuring ingredients for bubble solutions, counting bubbles, or calculating the size and surface area of bubbles. The educational opportunities are limitless to incorporate a Columbus Foam Parties foam cannon rental into your school's science day.