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Our bodies produce snot, or mucus, that we blow from our noses. In this activity, learners will create a model of how snot works and will explore how it keeps our bodies healthy. While messy, this model using a small broom or brush and simulated snot does a good job to show learners the importance of mucus in protecting our lungs. Step-by-step instructions are included with photos. Activity guide includes a "What's going on?" explanation and connections to relevant science concepts like cilia, nose anatomy & function, and how mucus prevents sickness.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- Ages 8 - adult
- Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List ()
- Small broom or dust brush
- Large pan of bowl
- Approximately 250 mL (1 cup) of sand
- 2 gelatin packets
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- 125 mL (¼ cup) of hot water
- 25 mL (¼ cup) of corn syrup
- Green or yellow food coloring (optional)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Respiration
- Immune System
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Human Body
Audience
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
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- DIY Science Apps
Rights:
- , The Regents of the University of California, 2015
Funding Source:
- National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award, 5R25OD010543-02.