Sea stars are often called starfish, although they are not actually fish. Discover what other amazing things you can learn about sea stars while creating this 3-D mini diorama.
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The number of "arms" on a sea star can vary from species to species, and even two individuals from the same species can have different numbers of arms. Most sea stars have five arms that are located very evenly around a disc shaped body—typically 72 degrees apart. This arrangement is known as pentaradial symmetry.
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Sea stars are found in all of the world’s oceans. Research more information about sea stars. How many different types of species of sea stars are there? Where can they be found? How do they move? Use what you learn about sea stars to help you create a mini diorama of sea stars on the ocean floor with Crayola Shaper Paper™. Here are some tips to help you get started.
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First, measure, mark, and cut several sheets of Shaper Paper to cover a small cardboard box. Cover your craft area with newspaper. Quickly dip your sheets into water. Remove excess water by running the paper between your index and middle fingers. Cover your box completely with the paper.
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Next cut out your sea stars in various sizes. Fold them so they are 3- dimensional. Then cut out whimsical seaweed shapes to add decoration to your diorama.
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Decorate the inside of the box and all of the pieces with Crayola Markers. If you like, add one or more coats of Crayola Mixing Medium to add texture to the ocean floor and your sea stars (Texture It!), to give the water a swirling effect (Pearl It!), and
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With a brush, apply a very small amount of water to the edges of the stars where you want them to adhere to the box. Use your fingers or the stick end of the brush to hold the Shaper Paper down for a few seconds.
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Add your seaweed using the same method. Air-dry the diorama.
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Give an oral presentation about your diorama to your classmates and tell them what you learned about sea stars in your research.
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