GED 2002 Teachers' Handbook of Lesson Plans
Activity Title - "Gooey Gunk"
| Area/Skill
– Science and LA Reading |
Cognitive
Skill Level –Critical Thinking
& Application |
Activity Title - "Gooey Gunk"
Goal/Objective
To understand chemical reactions and how to follow written instructions.
Lesson Outline/Introduction
Discuss how the ingredients react to one another to create the
concoction.
Activity
Hand out recipe and have students create Gooey Gunk.
Debriefing/Evaluation Activity
Review how the ingredients reacted to one another.
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Materials, Texts, Realia, Handouts
- Water, glue, food coloring, borax
- Plastic bowls
- Plastic spoons
- Recipe for Gooey Gunk
Extension Activity
Have students create Magic Muck.
ESE Accommodations
Have student read instructions and create the recipe. This may
be done in small groups.
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Real-Life Connection
Have students discuss household cleaners and their reactions
when mixed together.
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| Area/Skill
– Science and LA Reading |
Cognitive
Skill Level –Critical Thinking
& Application |
Activity Title - "Gooey Gunk"
Introduction
Students will create a substance called Gooey Gunk. Discuss the
ingredients needed to create Gooey Gunk.
Discuss how those ingredients interact with one another to create
Gooey Gunk.
Main Activity
Distribute the recipe for Gooey Gunk.
Say: We are going to follow the instructions on
the recipe provided to make our concoction.
Closure/Conclusion
Review how the ingredients react to one another to create the
mixture.
Discuss what they can do with Gooey Gunk.
Follow-up lessons/Activities
Have students make another concoction called Magic Muck.
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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:
- Mix ingredients in solution A together in a medium bowl.
- In a second bowl, mix Solution B ingredients.
- Slowly pour solution A into Solution B (Do not mix!).
- Roll solution A around in solution B 4-5 times.
- Lift solution A out of Solution B and knead 2-3 minutes.
- 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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