1. Objective: To learn the characteristics
of solids and liquids.

2.  1 Box of Mule Team Borax laundry detergent
 Elmer’s white glue
 Water
 1 Mixing spoon
 2 Bowls
 Measuring Spoons
 Plastic Sandwich Bags

3.  Measure 1 Teaspoon of borax into a mixing
bowl.
 Measure 6 teaspoons of water into the same
mixing bowl.
 Stir mixture until dissolved.

4.  Measure 1 Tablespoon of glue into the second
mixing bowl.
 Measure 1 Tablespoon of the
water/detergent mixture into the same
bowl.

5.  Pour the Borax mixture into the glue mixture
and stir until it forms a stiffened lump.

6.  Take the mixture out of the bowl and knead
it for three minutes.
 Enjoy your Gluep!

7.  Identify the characteristics of solids and
liquids.
 Write down the characteristics.
 List the Characteristics in MS word to be
projected on the screen.

8. • (Children plug in answers here)
Example:
• A solid doesn’t conform to its surroundings.
• A liquid is generally warmer than a solid.
So is Gluep a solid or a liquid?
• It has characteristics of both!