GED 2002 Teachers' Handbook of Lesson Plans

Activity Title - "Gooey Gunk"

Handout # 1 "Gooey Gunk"

This slimy, stretchy, gooey recipe has become one of the most popular concoctions of all time.

What you will need:

Solution A

• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of white glue
• 2 tbs. Liquid tempera paint or 7-10 drops of food coloring

Solution B

• 1 1/3 cups of warm water
• 4 tsp. borax laundry booster

How to concoct it:

1. Mix ingredients in solution A together in a medium bowl.
2. In a second bowl, mix Solution B ingredients.
3. Slowly pour solution A into Solution B (Do not mix!).
4. Roll solution A around in solution B 4-5 times.
5. Lift solution A out of Solution B and knead 2-3 minutes.
6. Store "Gunk" in an airtight container or zip bag.

Concoction Tips & Ideas:

Use red liquid tempera paint/food coloring to create Lava Gunk, green to create Slimy Gunk, or black to create Tar Gunk.

Handout # 2 "Magic Muck"

This mysterious concoction turns from liquid into a solid and back again.

What you will need:

• ¾ cup of cornstarch
• 1/3 cup of water
• 5-7 drops food coloring

How to concoct it:

• Mix water and food coloring together in a small bowl.
• Slowly add cornstarch to water and food coloring mixture. Do not stir!
• Let mixture stand for 3 minutes.
• Pick up a handful of Magic Muck and squeeze it until it forms a hard ball. Open your hand and the Magic muck will turn from a solid ball back into a liquid.

Concoction Tips & Ideas:

• Experiment by adding different proportions of water and cornstarch.
• Add a little glitter to make your Magic Muck sparkle.

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