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What can we use if we don't have clay, toothpicks, or cardboard for the alien project?

If air‑dry clay isn't available, make salt dough or use play‑doh for the alien body, substitute toothpicks with short skewers or cut drinking straws to attach recycled bits, and use a cereal‑box panel or paper plate instead of cardboard for the habitat base.

My alien's arms keep falling off—how do I fix that?

If recycled pieces keep falling off the clay body, press a toothpick or small skewer into the clay as an internal armature, score both the clay and recycled piece, and secure with strong glue or tape until dry so arms and tools stay attached.

How can I change the activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children, pre‑cut the cardboard base, use larger recycled pieces and tape instead of glue, and skip the written adaptations, while older kids can add fine paint details, electronics, or a full written page explaining the three adaptations and planet name.

What are some ways to make the finished alien habitat more special or display‑ready?

Enhance the scene by adding textures with toothpicks and paint, glue on labeled terrain features to the cardboard base, incorporate a battery tea light or movable limb hinge, and include the three written adaptations and planet name for sharing on DIY.org.