Distance Learning : Halloween Slime Time

We will explore our smoky cauldron and mysterious concoctions, and will make 2 types of slime with students. Younger students use their slime to investigate the 3 states of matter. Older students investigate the properties of polymers. Gooey concoctions are perfect for Halloween fun!

• Grade level: K–8
• Program length: 45 minutes
• Cost: $125
• Available: 10/1/08–10/31/08

U.S. National Curriculum Standards

NS.A Science as Inquiry

• abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
• understanding about scientific inquiry

NS.B Physical Science

• properties of objects and materials
• properties and changes of properties in matter

Michigan Curriculum Framework Benchmarks

• generate questions about the world based on observation (SCI.I.1.E.1)
• use measurement devices to make measurements in scientific investigation (SCI.I.1.E.4)
• classify common substances according to observable attributes/properties (SCI.IV.1.E.1)
• identifying and describing states of matter (SCI.IV.2.E.1)

Halloween Slime Time Extras

Download Teacher’s Guide (80K PDF)
Download Extension Materials (52K PDF)
Download Videoconferencing Tips (44K PDF)

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