Lesson Plan: Discover the Ultimate DIY Rainbow Slime Recipe: Unleash Your Creativity and Sensory Play!
Lesson Plan: Discover the Ultimate DIY Rainbow Slime Recipe: Unleash Your Creativity and Sensory Play!
Grade Level: 6-8
Subject: Science/Art
Objective: Students will learn the science behind slime and follow step-by-step instructions to create their own rainbow slime, fostering their creativity, experimentation, and understanding of chemical reactions.
Materials Needed:
- Clear school glue
- Liquid starch
- Assorted food coloring
- Mixing bowls
- Mixing utensils
- Optional: Glitter or sequins for extra sparkle
Procedure:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
- Engage students by discussing the properties of slime and the science behind its creation.
- Explain that today, they will learn how to make their own rainbow slime using a simple recipe.
2. Safety Precautions (5 minutes):
- Discuss safety precautions, such as avoiding contact with eyes, not ingesting the slime, and washing hands after handling it.
3. Step-by-Step Instructions (20 minutes):
- Provide students with step-by-step instructions for making rainbow slime:
a) In a mixing bowl, pour a generous amount of clear school glue.
b) Add a few drops of food coloring to the glue, choosing different colors for each section of the rainbow.
c) Optional: Add glitter or sequins for extra sparkle.
d) Gradually add liquid starch to the glue mixture while stirring continuously.
e) Keep adding and stirring until the slime starts to come together and is no longer sticky.
f) Repeat steps b-e for each color of the rainbow, creating separate portions of slime.
g) Carefully place each portion of slime next to each other to form a rainbow.
4. Exploration and Experimentation (15 minutes):
- Encourage students to explore and experiment with their rainbow slime.
- Ask them to observe the texture, stretchiness, and color blending properties of the slime.
- Discuss any observations or interesting findings as a class.
5. Reflection and Discussion (10 minutes):
- Lead a class discussion on the science behind slime, emphasizing the chemical reaction between the glue and the liquid starch.
- Discuss the importance of following the recipe and the role of experimentation in creating different slime textures or colors.
Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.3: Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2.D: Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
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