Materials List:
Modeling and Testing Physical Properties of Slime
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/ind-2572-modeling-testing-slime-physical-properties
Teacher needs (for preparation):
- borax, at least 120 mL (4 oz.) to supply 12 groups (available at most grocery stores in the laundry section)
- white all-purpose glue, like Elmer’s School Glue or similar, 1 gallon to supply 12 groups
- measuring cups, 120 mL (1/2 c.) and 240 mL (1 c.)
- 2 large bowls, jars or buckets, 6L (~1.5 gal.) capacity
- plastic cups or small containers, enough for 2 per group, 240 mL (1 c.) capacity
Each group needs:
- 120 mL (1/2 c.) borax water (see Procedure – Before the Activity)
- 240 mL (1 c.) glue water (see Procedure – Before the Activity)
- tablespoon and teaspoon measuring spoons
- 3 plastic baggies, sandwich size or larger
- permanent marker
- ruler
- Slime Mixtures Handout, 1 per student
- Slime Design Brief Handout, 1 per student
- Properties of Slime Handout, 1 per student
- Slime Graph Worksheet, 1 per student
- Slime Letter Template, 1 per student
For entire class to share:
- food coloring in four colors (like red, yellow, green, and blue)
- poster paper
- markers
- playground ball or basketball
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