Yahoo Autos Kids Will Love This Space-Themed Summer Series Project from R&T Crew
R&T Crew is back with our third weekly do-it-yourself activity as part of our Summer Camp Series to keep your little ones occupied throughout the summer. This week, we're walking through the step-by-steps on how to make out-of-this-world space stones.
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Did you know that astronauts have driven on the Moon? During the Apollo 15, 16, and 17 missions, NASA’s space crews piloted their lunar roving vehicle (LRV) across the Moon’s cratered terrain, carrying tools and scientific equipment to collect lunar samples. The four-wheeled, battery-powered car was built by a group of engineers who were part of General Motors Corporation, an automotive manufacturer best known for building a variety of road cars that we see today...including the Corvette!
With this simple DIY craft, you’ll use your imagination to explore your everyday surroundings through the lens of an astronaut. Head outside to examine the landscape and start your collection of smooth stone specimens, as if you’re traveling over unfamiliar terrain in your own LRV. After you’ve gathered enough stones, return to "base camp" to turn them into colorful souvenirs to bring back for your family and friends on Planet Earth.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Acrylic paint set
Paint brushes
Glitter
Smooth stones
Total time: 30-45 minutes
Instructions:
1. Prepare your palette of paint on a paper plate and make sure to have a glass of water nearby, so you can easily clean your brushes in between colors.
2. Time to get creative! Make a list of positive words or your favorite inspirational quotes to paint on your stones.
3. Continue decorating with space-inspired details like stars, planets, and spaceships—now sprinkle on some glitter for some galactic shine!
4. Once dried, put your stones on display for the entire family to enjoy!
This content was provided by the R&T Crew marketing team.
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