Key Terms Defined
- Slurry
- A pulpy mixture of paper pieces and water
Make several slurries using different colors of paper. What happens when you mix two or more colors of paper together? You can also add items to the slurry, such as dried flowers, glitter, or pictures cut out from newspapers. Make your own frame for the paper-making mold by cutting out cardboard or a sturdy paper plate. Use frames in different shapes and sizes to make different shapes of recycled paper.
- Museum Hours
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- Daily: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
More Activities
- Online Activity
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Cook Food Using the Sun
Absorb heat energy to create a solar oven.
- Online Activity
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Make Slime
Everyday items found at home can be used to make slime ... the gooier, the better!
More Exhibits
- Exhibit
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Smart Home: Green + Wired 2011
Chicago's greenest home is filled with new gadgets and inventive ways to be green.
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Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light 2011
Celebrate with the entire family at the Museum's beloved annual holiday.