Constellation Jar
Poke holes in black paper wrapped around a jar; shine a flashlight inside to project stars on the wall.
Educational Value
Introduces constellations and light.
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Wrap black paper around the jar and secure.
- 2
Poke holes in the paper in a constellation pattern.
- 3
Turn off lights and shine flashlight inside the jar.
- 4
Point the jar at the wall to see your stars.
Constellation Jar
Poke holes in black paper wrapped around a jar; shine a flashlight inside to project stars on the wall.
Educational Value
Introduces constellations and light.
Materials Needed
- Mason jar
- Black paper
- Flashlight
- Pencil or pin
Instructions
- Wrap black paper around the jar and secure.
- Poke holes in the paper in a constellation pattern.
- Turn off lights and shine flashlight inside the jar.
- Point the jar at the wall to see your stars.
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