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In this chemistry activity, learners use guar gum to make slime. Use this activity to introduce learners to polymers, viscosity, and colloids.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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During this activity, learners will make different versions of "ooze" using varied proportions of detergent and glue.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners observe and compare the sizes of three toy “growing” crocodiles made from water-absorbent polymers. One is it its original state, dry, hard, and about 10cm long.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 1 to 7 days
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In this activity on page 8 of the PDF, learners make a slimy substance very similar to mucus, and sprinkle it with glitter to imitate the way that allergens are trapped.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry activity, learners transform two ingredients (4% polyvinyl alcohol solution and 4% borax solution) into gooey slime.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes