Shaving Cream Nebula Prints

Source Institutions

Children’s Creativity Museum

In this activity, learners will swirl paint into shaving cream to make an extravagant nebula print. The activity guide includes step-by-steps photos, prompts for caregivers to foster more creativity in learners, and a detailed background space science section.

Preparation Time:: 5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:: 10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:: $5 - $10 per group of students
Age Range:: Ages 4 - 11
Resource Type:: Activity
Language:: English

Subjects

Earth and Space Science
- Astronomy
  - Stars and Galaxies

Informal Categories

Arts and Crafts

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Stand-up signs

This resource is part of:

Space Art Explorations activities

Access Rights:

Free access

By:

Children’s Creativity Museum; NASA's Universe of Learning

Rights:

Creative Commons, Children's Creativity Museum, 2019

Funding Source:

NASA, NNX16AC65A