Materials: white glue, laundry starch, plastic bowl, 2 popsicle sticks, food color
Procedure:
- Mix 1/2 cup of white glue with 1/2 cup laundry starch in a plastic bowl.
- Stir the solution thoroughly.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to make a spooky potion
- Allow the bowl, and the solution, to sit untouched for 5 minutes.
- Knead the mixture for several minutes.
- If your potion is too sticky add a few drops of starch
- You can store this in a plastic bag.
Observations: Kid Scientists can share their observations of this potion and compare it to the other two.
* How does it feel? How does it smell?
* Describe the consistency. Describe the texture.
* Is this a solid or a liquid? Why?
The Science Mommy would love to see the product of your potions. Any pictures, with permission, will be shared on the Science Mommy.
Happy Halloween!
Thanks so much for these Three experiments. My 5&6 year old were eager to mix and play with the results. They didn't like the talcum powder one as much as the other 2 slimed which we found pretty similar. They wanted more so I'm glad to see you milk post up today!
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