Glow In The Dark Jello

All kiddos are unique but almost all kids love glowing things and jello!

Which means makes this simple and fun glowing jello science experiment a Halloween hit!

Created by educational entertainers Socratica Kids,. Their furry monster puppet Charlie explains that this isn’t actually “glow-in-the-dark” jello, because it doesn’t glow on its own.

You will need to shine a black light on it. Then the jello fluoresces out a different color light that we can see.

“Here’s a fun treat you can make for Halloween – GLOWING JELLO! Are you ready to have some Spooky Science Fun? Let’s make this weird glow-in-the-dark jello together!”

Here’s what you need to make glowing jello at home:

1 package of Jello (any brand will do) – green works better than orange or red

1 cup boiling water

1 cup tonic water

A bowl

A spoon

A refrigerator

FUN FACT: Do you know which of these ingredients makes the jello glow? It’s tonic water!!

Tonic water contains a special ingredient called Quinine. Quinine is fluorescent. So you shine a black light at it, it absorbs the UV light and fluoresces out blue light.

Did this spark your interest for some more neat science experiments?

You may enjoy Sesame Street Science hosted by the adorable Grover from Sesame Street.

Or, if you’re looking for some more tasty fun, check out these tasty Edible Science Experiements.

To see all our science experiments,  head over to the Super Science Category where you can find all kinds of fun!