Glow In The Dark Jellyfish Craft

This fun and easy ocean theme activity will sure to be a hit with your kids. Ocean science activities are an easy addition to your lesson plans any time of the year but especially when summertime rolls around. This glow in the dark jellyfish craft is a fun and easy way to explore bio-luminescence in living organisms while combining art and a bit of engineering. Ocean STEAM is the perfect way to learn about creatures living in the ocean!

GLOWING JELLYFISH OCEAN CRAFT FOR KIDS

GLOW IN THE DARK OCEAN CRAFT

Get ready to add this simple glow in the dark jellyfish activity to your Ocean theme lesson plans year. If you want to learn a little bit about how bio-luminescence works and marine life that glow, let’s dig in. While you’re at it, make sure to check out these other fun ocean activities.

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GLOWING JELLYFISH CRAFT

In the ocean jellyfish can be clear as well as vibrant colors and many glow or are bioluminescent! This jellyfish craft creates a fun glowing jellyfish, you will see in the dark.

YOU WILL NEED:

Paper bowls
Neon green, yellow, pink and orange yarn
Neon paint
Scissors
Paintbrush

HOW TO MAKE A JELLYFISH:

STEP 1: Layout scrap paper. Place your paper bowls open side down, paint each one a different neon color and let dry.

STEP 2: Poke a hole in the center of each bowl and cut 4 slits in the hole.

STEP 3: Pull from the side of the yarn (this way the yarn will be wavy) and measure 5 pieces of each color yarn measuring 18” each.

STEP 4: Lay each piece of yarn together, gather at the center and tie the top off.

STEP 5: Place the tied off piece of yarn through the bottom of the bowl and let the loose yarn dangle.

STEP 6: Paint your strands of yarn with more neon paint, let dry. Shut off the lights and watch your jellyfish glow.

MAKING JELLYFISH IN THE CLASSROOM

This ocean craft is a perfect addition to your ocean theme classroom decor. Of course, it can get a little messy with paint. Make sure surfaces are covered and sleeves are rolled up! These will look amazing hanging in the window at night too!

FUN JELLYFISH FACTS FOR KIDS:

Many jellyfish can produce their own light or are bio-luminescent.
Jellyfish are made of a smooth, bag-like body.
They have tentacles with tiny stinging cells to catch prey.
The mouth of the jellyfish is found in the center of its body.
Sea turtles love to eat jelly fish.

More Fun Jellyfish Facts

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THE SIMPLE SCIENCE OF BIOLUMINESCENCE

You might think this is just a fun ocean craft activity using a few supplies you can pick up easily! Well, you are correct and the kids will have a blast but…

You can also add in some simple facts about bioluminescence, a feature of some jellies!

What is bioluminescence?

Your explanation doesn’t have to be too involved or complicated, but it is the reason why there are glowing jellyfish and why you painted the bowls with glow in the dark paint!

Bioluminescence is where light is produced from a chemical reaction occuring within a living organism, like the jellyfish.

Bioluminescence is also a type of chemiluminescence (which can be seen in these glow sticks). Most bioluminescent organisms are found in the ocean and include fish, bacteria, and jellies.

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