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Space Jell-O

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This Space Jell-O activity also includes:

Might as well learn about how space bends around massive objects while making dessert. A remote learning resource provides an opportunity for scholars to model how stars and planets bend space. They use Jell-O to represent space and place various food items, representing stars and planets, on the food to see how they bend the medium.

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Concepts
albert einstein, mass, model making, space-time
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • For younger learners, have the Jell-O already made so they do not have to use boiling water
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure to consider any food allergies before conducting the activity
  • Activity requires a variety of fruits, nuts, and candies 
  • Preparation requires four hours as the Jell-O needs time to cool
Pros
  • Provides very specific directions, complete with pictures
  • Lists some questions to consider after making observations
Cons
  • None