Oobleck is a suspension of cornstarch and water that sometimes seems. Oobleck introduces students to states of matter and scientific observation. This activity is great to use with the book bartholomew and the oobleck. We are going to make a magnet out of a paper clip and watch as it lines itself up with the earths magnetic field. Plus we love fun science, and oobleck is definitely fun science. Part of our kindergarten science curriculum requires us to teach the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas. Decide if each observation is a property of a solid, liquid or gas.
For our clubs, we used oobleck to show the difference between the. The oobleck experiment is fun, and it can be educational, too. Bay area scientists in schools presentation plan lesson name oobleck presenters soomin ellie jung grade level 3 standards connectionsphysical science. It is a classic, and i have gotten several requests recently to post directions. Suesss book, during a science unit on matter solid, liquid, and gas. Young children ask their parents hundreds of questions like these. Students follow the scientific process and use prior knowledge to explore an unknown substance and try to categorize it into a solid, liquid, or gas, although it is not any of them. Includes questions for each stage of blooms revised taxonomy leading to deeper, higher order thinking skills. Observe, communicate and question when things arent what they appear to be.
Mix well asl if your oobleck is the proper consistency. This oobleck science activity is fantastic for kindergarten and up. Science coloring pages pdf unique oobleck worksheet pdf dr seuss. In this video i show you how to make oobleckit looks like slime. Science fair project oobleck project december 14, 2015 topic. Its wonderful to have a fun and safe experiment for youngsters that can also teach them about the science of fluids, though. Oobleck belongs to a class of materials known as nonnewtonian fluids.
A preschool steam activity posted by vixenlea on august 2, 2017 oobleck or gak is the term usually applied to the sticky, oozy, nonnewtonian fluid created by mixing together cornstarch and water. Find easy science activities for teaching the scientific method in a way that kids love. Spider oobleck halloween science and sensory activity. If youd like to see stepbystep instructions for it, you can find these on my blog here. Science coloring pages pdf unique oobleck worksheet pdf dr seuss 1st. The classic experiment oobleck is used to demonstrate how scientists are using similar techniques.
Mixing cornstarch and water is a science experiment with an alien element. A simple and fun science experiment using milk and cookies to explore buoyancy. July 28, 2012 august 19, 2014 katybeth oobleck party. Seuss this week, we did a science experiment with oobleck. We have tried a few themed oobleck activities this season already including apple sauce oobleck and pumpkin guts oobleck. Get children to challenge their understanding of states of matter by making and experimenting with oobleck. You can create a science fair project by identifying a variable, or. The simple mixture is just cornstarch and water, but kids and adults. Helping your child learn science helping your child learn science fore word contents why is the sky blue. The scientific method is composed of various steps to test and prove ideas.
Water corn starch food coloring cups spoons newspaper food coloring optional oobleck was one of my favorite experiments growing up, because it was so weird and mind boggling to play with. The first part of your experiment with oobleck involves observation. Using the scientific method science experiment form. Have the students come up with their own answers and to communicate their findings. If you apply any kind of fast pressure to it, slapping it, for example, the cornstarch packs together and turns into a solid.
You will have to experiment to get the perfect mixture. Science experiments worksheets i abcteach provides over 49,000 worksheets page 1. Its also a great sensory activity for kids with autism, sensory issues, etc. This is her fourth summer visit, and we hope she had a good time too. Oobleck is a suspension, or a substance that can mimic the qualities of a solid or a liquid. In this experiment, students observe and experiment with a strange substance in an attempt to classify it. The classic experiment oobleck is used to demonstrate how scientists are using similar techniques to recreate this phenomenon in flexible fabrics. Oobleck is a classic sensory science experiment made from two easy ingredients. However, if a family participates and the child brings back the lab report, heshe will get extra credit in science. Fill the water bottle a little more than half way with water. Pouring it down the drain, even with lots of extra water, can clog pipes. Unlike normal substances that change phase from liquid to solid and vice versa in response to a change in temperature, oobleck changes in reaction to a change in pressure. Students make oobleck, a non newtonian fluid, and try to categorise it.
A collection of science experiments from steve spangler science your inbox is about to become a lot more exciting. This is a great activity to get them using their scientific vocabulary and understanding around solids, liquids and gases. These materials are also classified as nonnewtonian fluids. This is a really simple and engaging experiment i found for helping students recognize a solid, liquid, and gas. Matter is everywhere and can be categorized into three different categories. At first i thought it would be a solid because when all the water evaporates from it, it turns into a powdery solid.
This is one of my all time favorite gooey and sticky experiments to do and one of the easiest. Oobleck is a classic science experiment thats perfect for entertaining both kids and adults. Oobleck experiment worksheet matter science, science. It is a substance that exhibits properties of both a solid and a liquid. Seuss bartholomew and the oobleck and completing the experiment of making oobleck. Unlike water and other newtonian fluids, nonnewtonian fluids respond differently depending on how quickly you try to move them around the strain rate. If you make a ball and throw it up in the air, it loses shape and becomes flat in the air. Oobleck is nontoxic, but use caution when doing any science activity. When you slowly dip your hand in oobleck, it will sink. If you havent seen it in action its very fascinating stuff and before too long youll have your hands covered with it, happily making a mess that can be washed away with water. An oobleck recipe and fun experiments with a nonnewtonian. Experiments experiments steve spangler science lab. Creating dancing oobleck is pretty cool, but it isnt a science fair project.
Thanks for watching and i hope you really like this experiment. Oobleck easy science experiments, videos, and science. Continued on back oobleck what you need a mixture of about 1. This great introduction to the importance of indicators is a science experiment, with different levels of questions presented for each grade level from kindergarten to middle school. Exploring with oobleck is a fun and engaging way to look at the states of matter. Includes recipe, lesson plan, and teacher instructions. I bet you have everything you need to do this right now at home.
Do the following tests on your sample of oobleck, and write what happens in your science journal. Your experiment must include all parts of a scientific method. Students will learn what oobleck is and how to make it. The science behind oobleck and a video explaining it. Oobleck is a special type of slime with properties of both liquids and solids. Get science experiments and science fair ideas at this may just be the easiest, messiest, and most fun science activity i know.
If you run across a pool of it, it supports your weight, but if you stop in the middle, youll sink like its quicksand. Given the unknown state that oobleck is in, students will make observations to draw a. The students will be able to define solids and liquids from their prior knowledge. If you want to make oobleck for your kids, its fairly simple. This work by the science house is licensed under a creative commons attribution. If you could go swimming in a pool of oobleck, the oobleck would feel. Be careful not to get it in your eyes, and wash your hands after handling the oobleck.
If you squeeze or punch the oobleck, the starch particles will not move out of the. Pour the oobleck into a ziptop storage bag and throw it away in the garbage. Once 2 minutes have passed, take the oobleck out of the bag and experiment with it. The chemistry that is involved when you make oobleck is when you mix the water with the cornstarch, it is kind of turned into a quicksand. Oobleck experiment worksheet by ricki wagner teachers. In search of answers, we use science to both enlighten and. Believing that science and the scientific method of problem solving should play a significant role in any modern educational scheme, unesco offers this book in the hope that it will assist. Heres how to make colored oobleck for simple science, art, and sensory play. God knows, we do try to be entertaining and make her happy. Science fair projects for grade experiment scientific method ideas 100 days of school ideas a simple. A science investigation for ks2 tested on year 3 into states of matter. Colored oobleck is one of the coolest and easiest science and sensory recipes you will ever make. Choose one of the substances and write an experiment. This is a worksheet that i made to use with the oobleck experiment.
As always, cole and i loved having cousin carla visit. There are many examples of nonnewtonian fluids, and understanding the behavior of nonnewtonian fluids is important for many areas of scientific research. If you havent seen it in action its very fascinating stuff and before too long youll have your hands covered with it. The students will be able to verbalize the differences between solids and liquids. Record your observations about the properties of oobleck on the oobleck investigation sheet. Pour a little in your hand, and see how it reacts when you push on it.
A newtonian fluid has a constant viscosity, such as water or gasoline. Before the experiment students will make predictions about wha. If you squeeze it, it feels solid, yet if you relax your grip, it flows through your fingers. An oobleck recipe and fun experiments with a nonnewtonian fluid.
Carefully measure two teaspoons of the clear liquid into the plastic bag. This little packet has everything you will to accompany your experiment. Plan your lesson in science and physical science with helpful tips from teachers like you. Oobleck and slime experiments gulf coast state college.
Oobleck can be molded in a container and when taken out does not keep shape. Follow these instructions or watch this video to learn how to make oobleck for yourself. A plastic bag a clear liquid a green liquid a white liquid all of your senses, except for taste 2. Jab and punch at the oobleck and then slowly let your finger sink in. Have you wondered what exactly is the green gooey oobleck that fell from the. Oobleck experiment worksheet by especially sped with miss. For more information on oobleck, the nonnewtonian fluid, check out this experiment. In it, the oobleck is a mystery substance that falls from the sky. Explain to students that the tablet and the water bottle. How to make oobleck slime oobleck in oil science experiment diy with oil, cornstarch and water. Clear, thorough, and fun explanation of acids and bases.
This worksheet provides the steps to making oobleck. Oobleck the cornstarch and water experiment this may just be the easiest, messiest, and most fun science activity i know. As you might guess, the viscosity of a nonnewtonian liquid changes. Oobleck glurch is a colloid that has the consistency of putty. You can experiment with this recipe by adding more or less salt. How to make colored oobleck science art sensory play. Based on our oobleck experiment i think oobleck is neither a liquid or a solid. Messy and fun science your students will love exploring states of matter with oobleck. Fall is an excellent time of the year to put a little twist on classic science experiments like this spider oobleck. Use this worksheet as a way to push students to ask questions, think deeper, and truly explore the magic of science.
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