NHEG - EDGuide - MAY- JUNE 2020

build a mexican noise maker
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this simple percussion instrument!
What You Need:
• 2 Paper Plates
• Acrylic Paint
• Paint Brush
• Construction Paper
• Safety Scissors
• Tissue Paper
• Markers and/or Glitter Glue
• Glue
• Dried Beans or Rice
Instructions:
1. Apply a coat of paint to the bottom sides of each paper plate.
2. Cut square sheets of construction paper the same width as the plates.
3. Overlap the construction paper to create an 8-pointed star and glue them
together.
4. Cut the tissue paper into strips 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.
5. Glue the strips of tissue paper around the edges of the paper star.
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6. Apply glue to the inner rim of one plate and attach it to the paper star.
7. Fill the second plate with some beans or rice.
8. Apply glue to the inner rim of the second plate and stick the unattached side of the
star to the plate.
9. Allow to dry completely, and have fun!
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make homemade zip-lock lemonade
Enjoy the taste of summer while conducting a basic science experiment!
What you need:
• Zip-Lock Bags
• Lemons
• Water
• Sugar
• Ice (optional)
• Straws
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Instructions:
1. Cut a lemon into quarters and remove any seeds.
2. Place one quarter into a zip-lock bag.
3. Add 1/2 cup of water.
4. Add approximately 1 teaspoon of sugar.
5. Securely close the bag.
6. Mix the contents of the bag for about 30 seconds, squeezing the lemons gently.
7. Open a small section of the bag and insert a straw. If desired. add a few ice cubes.
8. Enjoy!
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