Mad Scientist Craft Activity

This mad scientist craft is not your average Halloween craft, in fact it can also be used for a science unit! Have students pretend they are a scientist (mad or not) and write about it. This is great for a bulletin board during an open house or science night at school and students will love making their very own cut and paste mad scientist.

What’s included in this pdf:

• A photograph of the craft activity
• Step-by-step directions
• Templates that can be copied directly onto colored cardstock or construction paper and then cut out by students. 
• Labeled templates that can be xeroxed onto cardstock, cut by the teacher, and then traced onto colored paper and cut by students. Labels will include the name of the pattern, the color to use, and how many of each pattern to cut (Ex: Body Cut 1 Red).

Writing prompts included:

• If I were a mad scientist… (primary and single lined)
• MAD SCIENTIST (primary and single lined)
• My Magic Potion (primary and single lined)
• SCIENCE (primary and single lined)
• If I were a scientist… (primary and single lined)
• I like science because… (primary and single lined)
• My Science Creation (primary and single lined)
• My Spooky Invention (primary and single lined)

Here are some fun ways to use the craft:

• study on the letter m or s
• practicing fine motor skills
• bulletin boards
• door and hallway decorations
• small group station
• pair it with a worksheet, activity, or book
• reward or class party