How often you
think about ink? It’s in pins, printers, even animals! Draw upon your new knowledge
as you do these online activities.
CONNECT:
- Watch how ink is made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01aeHXuiXig
- See how ink was discovered at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0NgOLF8f2M
- What is squid ink? Discover the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiT79Lfxwps
- Read 16 surprising facts about printer ink (and toner) at https://www.tonerbuzz.com/blog/ink-and-toner-fun-facts/
CREATE:
- Make your own ink from household ingredients. See the directions at https://www.nps.gov/articles/ink-activity.htm#:~:text=Directions%3A%20Boil%20the%20raspberries%20with,it%20is%20ready%20to%20use!
- Create secret ink(shhh!) by following the directions at https://www.cmosc.org/invisible-ink-science-experiment-for-kids/
- Blow an ink monster ! See how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWZHOzOmGQw
CARE:
- For parents: to tattoo or not to tattoo: https://www.healthday.com/health-news/conditions/b-9-10-kids-temporary-tattoos-can-harm-skin-function-2654951206.html
- Watch how to remove ink safely at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atDn_Zi7dSU
- Know someone with a tattoo? See what happens during laser tattoo removal at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6z2VO6pxwM
CAREERS:
Want to “ink in”
your career? You can become a printer, an artist, a calligrapher, a tattoo artist,
an ink manufacturer or seller, or a scientist. That’s a lot of ink! See some
possibilities here.
