KSAT Kids Home Science: States of Matter with Root Beer Floats

National Root Beer Float Day is on Aug. 6

SAN ANTONIO – Hello parents, teachers and students!

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Well, check out this cool experiment that allows you to teach kids about the different states of matter.

The experiment is courtesy of gosciencegirls.com.

Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the significance behind it. To view the video, click on the player above.

Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the activity by clicking here. Send it in and you might see it on GMSA @ 9 a.m.!

States of Matter with Root Beer Floats

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • A Glass
  • Root Beer
  • Ice Cream

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About the Authors:

Kaiti Blake is a child weather-geek-turned-meteorologist. 

Ben Spicer is a digital journalist who works the early morning shift for KSAT.