Saltwater Painting

Students learn the science behind dissolving salt in water as they create a textured art project with this scripted, integrated curriculum. As their projects are completed, students learn about evaporation. Click on the image above to see an example of a "Saltwater Painting."

Theme: Oceans

Activity Type: Art

Range: All Elementary

Part: 1 of 1

Length: 45 Minutes

Participant Ratio: 15:1

Location: Indoors

Messiness Level: 3 (very messy)

example project (you create)

1-cup measuring cup

funnel

white construction paper or water color paper

clear plastic cups

1-gallon jug

table salt

food coloring (red, yellow, green, blue)

pencils

water

paint brushes