Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will understand the science behind slime and be able to create your own slime at home!
Materials and Prep
- 1 bottle of white school glue
- 1/2 cup of liquid starch
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 mixing spoon
- Plastic bag for storage
- Old newspaper or tablecloth to protect the work area
No prior knowledge needed, just be ready to have some messy fun!
Activities
- Exploring Properties: Observe how the slime stretches and bounces. Try to flatten it out and see how it oozes back together.
- Color Mixing: Add different food coloring to create colorful slime. Mix primary colors to see what new colors you can make!
- Texture Experiments: Add more or less liquid starch to see how it affects the slime's texture. Does it become more stretchy or more gooey?
Talking Points
- Slime is a Non-Newtonian Fluid: "Slime is a special type of substance that can act like both a liquid and a solid. It's squishy like a liquid but can also hold its shape like a solid!"
- Ingredients Matter: "The glue provides the stickiness, while the liquid starch helps the molecules in the glue stick together, creating the slime."
- Colorful Creations: "By adding food coloring, you can make your slime in all sorts of fun colors. Mix them together to see what new colors you can create!"
- Experiment and Explore: "Try changing the amounts of glue and starch to see how it affects your slime. Science is all about experimenting and discovering new things!"