Up With Periscopes!
"Up periscope!" You’re deep under the ocean surface in a submarine. What’s going on above you? Make your own periscope and find out!
1. Sailors deep in the ocean in submarines can see what is going on above the surface when they use a periscope! Make your own replica periscope to look over walls, around corners, or play in a pretend sub!
2. Ask an adult to cut off the pointed tops of two clean, quart-size (1-liter) cardboard milk cartons. On the bottom of one carton, cut an opening. Leave some of the carton around the opening.
3. Place the carton on its side so that the newly cut opening is facing your right side. On the side of the carton that is facing up, measure up the left edge 2 ¾ inches (7 cm), and place a mark there. Draw a diagonal line from the bottom right hand corner of the carton up to the mark. Ask an adult to cut along the diagonal line, stopping just short of the edge of the carton.
4. Slide one small mirror into the carton through the diagonal cut. Tape it in. You should be able to look through the opening you first cut out and see the ceiling. If not, readjust the mirror until you can see the ceiling.
5. Follow steps 2 through 4 with the second carton.
6. Stand one carton straight up with the opening on the bottom facing you. Place the second carton upside down (the opening at the top facing away from you).
7. Stretch the bottom of the upside-down carton with your fist and slide it on top of the first carton. Glue the two cartons together with Crayola® School Glue. Air-dry flat.
8. Cover the periscope with construction paper. Draw leaves, clouds, or other camouflage designs on white paper. Color the designs with Crayola Washable Markers. Cut them out with Crayola Scissors. Glue designs to your periscope. Air-dry before you play. Up goes your periscope!
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.
Mirrors, Picture Frames, and Plant Pots—Close adult supervision is required when children use craft materials that could shatter or break. Handheld mirrors, picture frames with glass, ceramic pots, and similar breakable items may be used only by children 8 years and older. For children 7 years and younger, use unbreakable materials such as wood or sturdy plastic picture frames, unbreakable mirrors, and plant pots that will not shatter into sharp edges.
Recycled Containers—Must be clean and safe. Do not use containers that contained bleach or other harmful chemicals (for example, household cleaners, dishwasher or laundry detergents). Do not use recycled metal cans that have sharp edges (for example, lids removed by household can openers).
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
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