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Albert Einstein proved that space bends around anything that has mass. This activity uses Jell-O's ability to bend around objects as a model for space bending around planets and stars. The more mass an object has, the more space (and Jell-O) bends around it. Learners can eat their model afterwards.
- 2 to 4 hours
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2 (3 oz.) boxes of light-colored Jell-O
- variety of seasonal fruits and nuts in different sizes
- variety of round or oval-shaped candies in different sizes
- 1 glass bowl
- measuring cup
- mixing spoon
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Astronomy
- Stars and Galaxies
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Solar System
- The Planets
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Astronomy
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Mathematics
- Measurement
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Physical Sciences
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
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Structure and Properties of Matter
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- Ology
Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Museum of Natural History,