The Scientific Method Gets Slimed

I don’t know about you – but I LOVE teaching the scientific method with a slime science experiment.

The trouble is that it can be difficult to find simple activities that are engaging and fun for students and teachers.

I hated experiments that needed 700 materials and took hours and hours to prep!

That is precisely why I began to come up with my own activities for covering the scientific method in my elementary classroom.

No matter what our age, we all tend to be more engaged when we are involved in a hands-on activity.

This simple slime experiment is fully adaptable to any of the elementary grades.

It’s fun!

It’s engaging! And your students are going to love it!

And that means a lot to a teacher, doesn’t it?

What is the Slime Science Experiment?

The slime science experiment uses a fun slime-making activity to teach the process of the scientific method.

It’s adaptable so it can be used in the elementary grades, from first to fifth. Kids will love making flubber or slime! Recording their progress in the provided worksheets becomes part of the process and less drudgery.

This project can be used in the classroom, but it also includes a full digital version that can be used for distance learning. 

I know it’s been difficult to find distance learning science activities, so I actually made a digital version for all of my science lessons. 

Students will follow the directions to make slime, and guided questions will walk them through the scientific method as they complete their experiment and record their results.

What will I need for the experiment?

You will need a few common items to conduct this experiment. These include:

·        Borax

·        Glue

·        Water

·        Food coloring

That’s it. The materials will explain exactly what needs to be done to make slime.

Distance Learning Tip: Use a recorded video of the science experiment!

What’s included in the Slime Science Experiment Booklet?

This simple slime experiment includes a printable version and a digital Google Slides version. Both versions include:

·        Cover page

·        A full explanation of the experiment (perfect for parents working with their kids at home)

·        Guiding questions and hypothesis development

·        Picture and written directions for the experiment

·        Observations in pictures and written form

·        Conclusion

·        Explanation for the science behind the experiment (Includes the fill-in-the-blank option too)

How do I use this in the classroom?

The Slime Science experiment with the scientific method embedded inside can be used in many grade levels. I loved this project for my science club which included 1st-3rd graders. 

It’s designed to be totally adaptable in the classroom. It can be used as a stand-alone unit on the scientific method or even just as a fun Friday activity. 

Students will enjoy this experiment any time, but Halloween is a great time to enjoy making slime.

Grab a copy of the Slimy Science Experiment Booklet

This slime experiment is a great activity to help students learn about the scientific method by being guided through the process.

It’s designed so it’s easy to use whether in a traditional classroom or for a distance learning experience.

You can grab a copy of the slime science experiment here, or grab a copy of all 7 easy science experiments bundled together at a discounted price! 

Do you have other ideas for teaching the scientific method in the elementary grades? Let us know what’s worked for you!