Bubble Sculpting

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In this activity, learners develop spatial reasoning skills as they blow bubbles and observe what happens when the bubbles connect.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 8
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • bubble solution
  • trays
  • straws
  • paper
  • pencils, crayons, or markers

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Vision
  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
      • Patterns
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Collection
      • Data Representation
    • Geometry
      • Solid Geometry

Informal Categories

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Toys

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • , The Children's Museum of Houston, 2012

Funding Source:

  • ExxonMobil