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No It's Snot

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No It's Snot

In this health activity (on page 3 of the PDF), learners will learn about the body‘s defenses against invasion from tiny particles. They will make their own "snot" and see firsthand how effective it is at preventing particles from entering the body. Although this was created as a pre-visit activity for a workshop about the human body, it also makes an excellent stand alone activity! This is a crowd favorite at our science center.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$10 - $20 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Demonstration, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Gelatin (one packet or scoop)
  • Corn Syrup (1/2 cup)
  • Hot water (1/2 cup)
  • Large Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Small Whisk Broom
  • Sand/dirt mixture
  • Bussing Bin

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Viruses and Bacteria
    • Human Body
      • Immune System

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Source Collection:

  • Student Workshops

Rights:

  • All Rights Reserved, COSI Columbus, ©2009

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