One of my goals for this blog is to make science fun for families to explore and understand together. So I downloaded Popular Science for my new Kindle :), and I get daily science articles. I am sharing the Kool-Aid link because I have been making homemade playdough for years thanks to my friend Natalie and this recipe. Recently I have been using this basic recipe to explore a new experiment called Squishy Circuits that teaches children about circuitry using playdough. Absolutely the coolest thing ever!
So here is the Popsci.com article and my recipe. I will also link you to Squishy Circuits. I am preparing demos to take to schools in 2012. Very exciting!
http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2011-11/instant-kool-aid-eight-ounces-water-and-full-innovation
http://courseweb.stthomas.edu/apthomas/SquishyCircuits/index.htm
Kool-Aid Playdough:
MIX Together: 3.5 cups flour, 0.5 cup salt, and 1 TB cream of tartar
MIX together: 4 packages koolaid...same color and flavor
2.25 cups boiling water
3 TB oil
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and knead, first with a spoon since it will be hot, then with your hands! The flour used is actually variable...I start with 3 cups and add until the dough is not sticky. I store this playdough in the fridge in an airtight container for months. It is great fun for all ages!
I usually half the recipe so that I can make 4-5 batches of different colors without using all the flour in the house!
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