To learn more about the science of slime, check out roughly the first 5 minutes of this awesome video. It goes quickly, so feel free to pause and talk about it with your students as you watch. We recommend stopping around the 4:50 mark.
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Slime Attack!
Who would have thought that a gooby, gllopy mess would become America's latest fad?
From the September 2018 Issue
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The Science of Slime
If you're looking for a hands-on science project, Scholastic has a brand-new STEM-based book about making slime--filled with how-tos and simple recipes! Check out Amazing Makerspace DIY Slippery Slime. (It’s available starting August 20, 2018.)
Try This!
You can also find a plethora of slime recipes online—here’s a collection we like that includes several different kinds of slime, from fluffy to clear to glittery!
Slimy Record
Believe it or not, there are several Guinness World Records about slime! The largest slime weighed 13,820 pounds! The longest-stretching slime could be pulled for more than 6-and-a-half feet without breaking!
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