How To Make Fake Snot

For part of our Growing Inquiry, Urmi's group is looking at "Why bacteria helps us." We made fake snot. It was pretty disgusting but you should have a try!

How To Make Fake Snot

Instructions

Materials:

• 2 teaspoons of gelatin
• Hot water
• 1/4 cup glucose syrup
• A few drops of green food colouring
• 2 Bowls
• Spoon

Method:

1. Put some hot water into a bowl.
2. Add two teaspoons of gelatin and stir it until the gelatin has dissolved.
3. In the other bowl, pour 1/4 cup of glucose syrup.
4. Add a few drops of green food colouring.
5. Slowly add small amounts of the gelatin mixture into the second bowl.
6. Stir well
7. Keep adding the gelatin until the mixture gets thick and gloopy.
8. You now have fake snot!

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