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