Constellation Jar

Poke holes in black paper wrapped around a jar; shine a flashlight inside to project stars on the wall.

STEMCreative
AgeAges 4–12
Duration25 min
DifficultyEasy
CostLow
LocationIndoor

Educational Value

Introduces constellations and light.

Materials Needed

Prep progress

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Wrap black paper around the jar and secure.

  2. 2

    Poke holes in the paper in a constellation pattern.

  3. 3

    Turn off lights and shine flashlight inside the jar.

  4. 4

    Point the jar at the wall to see your stars.

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