Constellations with Slime
Map out the constellations!
Supplies Needed
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Instructions
- Watch the SciShow’s constellations video on YouTube or use your own educational unit to help your students identify common constellations in the sky.
- Hand out black construction paper to your students. Have them map out their constellation in pencil.
- Now it’s time to light up the night! Pour the entire bottle of Elmer’s® Glow in the Dark Glue into the bowl..
- Add ½ tbsp. of baking soda and mix thoroughly. Then add 1 tbsp. of contact lens solution. Mix until solution gets thick and slime begins to form.
- Take out the slime and begin kneading it with both hands. If needed, add another ¼ tbsp. of contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.
- Now, have students break off pieces of slime and place dots (aka stars) on their black paper until they have the entire constellation outlined.
- Turn out the lights and watch the entire classroom glow.
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* Adult supervision is required; this project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. Always wash your hands before
and after making and playing with slime. Warning: If large quantities of contact lens solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.
* Some contact solution brands work better than others. Check out the Slime Tips section at elmers.com/slime for details.