DIY Underwater Scope

In the beginning of the movie, Finding Dory, we see Dory have a flashback and remember her family.

This sets her off on a great sea adventure to find her parents but while looking for her family she gets separated from her friends Marlin and Nemo.

Like any good friend Marlin and Nemo are determined to find her.

Can you help find Dory? (Watch the first 30 seconds below)

https://youtu.be/6k69UcUB68Q?t=25s

STEAM Challenge: Make a homemade underwater scope.

Materials: Clear 2 Liter plastic bottle, Plastic Wrap, Rubber band,

Adult Prep: Use a knife to cut  the bottom of the plastic bottle.

Step 1: Wrap plastic wrap around the end of the bottle and secure with a rubber band.

Step 2: Test out your underwater scope! If possible, take your scope to a pond or lake and test it out to see if you can Find Dory or other fish friends.

Step 3: Record your observations of what you see.

If you don’t have the opportunity to visit a pond or lake, let your child make an ocean sensory bin. Read our tutorial below on how to make your own ocean sensory bin.

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A sensory bin is a tactile play experience for your child.  It is important to give your child the opportunity to explore different materials in a hands-on way to encourage their sense of wonder and curiosity. 

Ocean Sensory Bin

Materials: Plastic Bin, Water, Rocks, Glass Beads, Plastic Sea Animals  Optional: Blue Food Coloring

Step 1: Lay out the materials and let your child build their own ocean with the provided materials.

Step 2: Use your underwater scope to observe your sea animals.

Step 3: Allow time for your child to explore and play.