Q: Why do scientists wear bow ties? A: So their ties don't get caught in petri dishes, singed on the Bunsen burner, or nibbled on by lab rats.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| Bright-colored poster board
Small binder clips Duct-tape Stickers Scissors | |
| Seasons: Year round | |
| Materials: poster board | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | To outfit visiting scientists, cut bow tie shapes (about 7 1/2 inches wide and 4 inches high) from bright-colored poster board. |
| 2. | Position a small binder clip against the center back of the bow tie so that the end that opens is facing down. Duct-tape the back half of the clip to the poster board, as shown. |
| 3. | Supply the kids with a variety of stickers for decorating the fronts of their ties. |
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