STEAM: Make a Sea Monkey Habitat
All levels | 25 min 36 sec
STEAM: Make a Sea Monkey Habitat
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Taught by Jamie Hudson
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If you've never heard of "sea monkeys" get ready to learn all about this famous retro pet while making an out-of-this-world aquarium for them to live and grow. Jamie Hudson is a PhD scientist who started a craft company and loves combining art with science. Follow the instructions on your sea monkey kit to bring them to life, then craft them a new home with the Cricut that will send them to outer space. Fun fact: sea monkeys have been to space several times. And if sea monkeys aren't your thing, you can still use the techniques and materials from this class to decorate a small fish tank or terrarium.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Sea monkey kit 
  • Jar or vase
  • Water
  • Spoon
  • Non-iodized sea salt
  • Glue dots
  • Cutting mat
  • Scissors
  • X-acto knife
  • Straight edge
  • White poster board
  • Black posterboard
  • White adhesive paper
  • Cricut and a mobile device to access Design Sapce
  • Light grip mat
  • Ink jet printer
  • Pokey tool to make small holes
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Make a layered paper backdrop
  • Cut paper shapes with the print-and-cut function on the Cricut
  • Use Cricut Design Space software

What you'll get:
  • Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make a habitat for sea monkeys
  • Three HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instructions by scientist Jamie Hudson
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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STEAM: Make a Sea Monkey Habitat Reviews
110 users recommended this class to a friend
Georgia Kellett
It looks very fun and easy, and even if not everybody has the technology to do this you can always make substitutions. It looks hard but very fun and I definitely recommend it.?
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ANGELA VERA
I work in a Head Start program and definitely want to make this. The children will love it!
More than 3 months ago
 
Curtis Pehl
Sea Monkeys are on my Christmas list
More than 3 months ago