Review and discuss the findings of your oobleck experiments. Oobleck also called magic mud is an easytomake substance that has some interesting physical properties. The activity sheet is made for students to do minimal writing because their hands will be all gooey. Say the word oobleck in my house and my daughter will come running oobleck was actually the very first science experiment i tired when i was the science parent at our coop preschool years ago. If you make a ball and throw it up in the air, it loses shape and becomes flat in the air. Fall is an excellent time of the year to put a little twist on classic science experiments like this spider oobleck. Use the list you made in step one to systematically test whether oobleck behaves like a solid or a liquid. Kids science challenge science projects are presented by the award. A plastic bag a clear liquid a green liquid a white liquid all of your senses, except for taste 2.
Oobleck is a classic science experiment thats perfect for entertaining both kids and adults. Oct 04, 2015 set up the experiment ingredients on a counter or tabletop that can be easily seen by students. Keep adding water until the oobleck feels like a liquid when mixed slowly. Diy fun experiment for kids only 2 ingredients simple oobleck recipe by bum bum surprise toys duration. Seuss this week, we did a science experiment with oobleck. Scientists call this type of substance nonnewtonian because it doesnt follow newtons laws.
Set up the experiment ingredients on a counter or tabletop that can be easily seen by students. Multiply the quantity of each ingredient by 10 or more and mix it up. Decide if each observation is a property of a solid, liquid or gas. Be careful not to get it in your eyes, and wash your hands after handling the oobleck. I bet you have everything you need to do this right now at home. Dont believe me, then try for yourself all you need is a couple of household ingredients.
Thank you so much for being part of the betterlesson community. If you get oobleck on your clothes or on the floor, you can easily clean them up with water. Students use oobleck to investigate the properties of colloids. If you have any ideas for future experiments that youd like to. Oobleck must be one of the most exciting handson science materials ever invented for kids. Messy and fun science your students will love exploring states of matter with oobleck. We used some of our senses, it smelled like rubber, it felt gooey because its. I mean really, who can resist a slippery, gooey substance that forms a ball when you squish it. Aug 15, 2019 this current lesson allows for experimenting with a nonnewtonian fluid, oobleck.
In fact, you might have already done this science activity with your kids. I mean really, who can resist a slippery, gooey substance that forms a ball when you squish it together but quickly melts into a. Oobleck is nontoxic, but use caution when doing any science activity. At first i thought it would be a solid because when all the water evaporates from it, it turns into a powdery solid. Before the experiment students will make predictions about wha. Oobleck and slime experiments gulf coast state college.
Jab and punch at the oobleck and then slowly let your finger sink in. Seuss bartholomew and the oobleck and completing the experiment of making oobleck. Before the experiment students will make predictions about what will happen before mixing the ingredients. You already know that matter can exist in one of four states. Get ready to experience this amazing sensory science activity with our 2 ingredient oobleck recipe. Brainstorm other nonnewtonian fluids in everyday life and discuss potential uses for nonnewtonian fluids 1015 min clean up any oobleck messes you might have made 510 min if there is extra time at the end, show students fun oobleck videos 510 min materials. The secret to success with the suspension lab oobleck is the students ability to follow precise multistep instructions, using scientific equipment to correctly measure required amounts of corn starch and water. Oobleck is a cool substance that is not quite liquid or solid. Science fair project oobleck project december 14, 2015 topic.
Record your observations about the properties of oobleck on the oobleck investigation sheet. Oobleck was the name given to a type of slime in a dr. Find easy science activities for teaching the scientific method in a way that kids love. If desired, mix in a few of drops of food coloring. If your children enjoy learning about oobleck, then they may enjoy other science related activities as well. Have the students come up with their own answers and to. Oobleck the cornstarch and water experiment this may just be the easiest, messiest, and most fun science activity i know. Creating dancing oobleck is pretty cool, but it isnt a science fair project. What would happen if you added other substances from your kitchen.
How to make oobleck oobleck in oil science experiment. 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. Jun 11, 2015 oobleck is a nonnewtonian fluid that can be both a liquid and a solid. But they both turned out different after we let it sit for a day. Bring them to one of our afterschool science clubs or science summer camps. This experiment sheet can be used during a chemistry unit. You can slowly dip your hand into it like a liquid, but if you squeeze the oobleck. I typically wander around the classroom and adjust their mixtures depending on if the students oobleck is too runny or too dry. The oobleck that you can make for a science project isnt gummy, but it does have interesting properties of both solids and liquids. This activity is great to use with the book bartholomew and the oobleck. Use a large plastic bin or tub to make a big batch of oobleck. It is a substance that exhibits properties of both a solid and a liquid. Spider oobleck halloween science and sensory activity. Observe, communicate and question when things arent what they appear to be.
Oobleck recipe for dr seuss science little bins for. How to make oobleck science experiments wonderhowto. This little packet has everything you will to accompany your experiment. The program is designed for classes or homeschool groups of up to 24 students in grades k3.
Children of all ages will find hours of fun and stimulation with the popular steve spangler science oobleck slime. How to make oobleck oobleck activities babble dabble do. The students will be able to define solids and liquids from their prior knowledge. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for every teacher on our site. If you squeeze or punch the oobleck, the starch particles will not move out of the. Renee kohagen, 1st grade, berean christian school, knoxville, tn. The first part of your experiment with oobleck involves observation. Oobleck is a special mixture of powders created to replicate real quicksand. The science behind oobleck and a video explaining it. These materials are also classified as nonnewtonian fluids. Science matter oobleck studentresponse science matter oobleck studentresponse. Experiment to make the best or the yuckiest possible oobleck. Handson science and math activities for middle school.
Many common liquids like water and alcohol have a constant. Learn the recipe for this gooey stuff and find out about a similar substance. It is a classic, and i have gotten several requests recently to post directions. Based on our oobleck experiment i think oobleck is neither a liquid or a solid. Given here are the steps of how you can make it with cornstarch and other ingredients. In this experiment, students observe and experiment with a strange substance in an attempt to classify it.
Oobleck experiment first grade science, matter science. We have tried a few themed oobleck activities this season already including apple sauce oobleck and pumpkin guts oobleck. This worksheet provides the steps to making oobleck. Oobleck is done when it is no longer powdery needs more water but doesnt splash when hit with a spoon needs more corn starch. Students make oobleck and follow the steps of the scientific method to determine what state of matter oobleck is. The grains of cornstarch are so small that they will. Step 6 continued we used 4 cups of cornstarch and 1 12 cups of water. In this chemistry lab, we will be making oobleck, a unique substance that has properties of both a liquid and a solid. Cornstarch monsters science fair experiment experiments.
Choose one of the substances and write an experiment. It normally behaves like a liquid or jelly, but if you squeeze it in your hand, it will seem like a solid. Scientific american is the essential guide to the most aweinspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives. Say the word oobleck in my house and my daughter will come runningoobleck was actually the very first science experiment i tired when i was the science parent at our coop preschool years ago. Carefully measure two teaspoons of the clear liquid into the plastic bag.
Methods in order to make oobleck we had to mix water and cornstarch together at a ratio of 1. This is a worksheet that i made to use with the oobleck experiment. Pour a little in your hand, and see how it reacts when you push on it. Oobleck experiment by jessica contratto teachers pay teachers. The students will be able to verbalize the differences between solids and liquids. Suesss book, during a science unit on matter solid, liquid, and gas. Change the proportion of water and cornstarch and see what happens. Looking for a fun, easy and inspiring kids science kit. The next thing we did was make a substance called oobleck and tried to figure out if it was a liquid or a solid.
Experiments with oobleck materials 12 cup of cornstarch 14 cup of water food coloring optional plastic cup procedure 1. They experiment with oobleck corn starch, water, and green food coloring to determine the properties of a colloid. Making oobleck is the perfect way to explore science and enjoy a classic dr. You will have to experiment to get the perfect mixture. Follow these instructions or watch this video to learn how to make oobleck for yourself. Do the following tests on your sample of oobleck, and write what happens in your science journal.
A newtonian fluid has a constant viscosity, such as water or gasoline. Stemgems planet oobleck national afterschool association. If your teacher has already made oobleck for your class, get some of it in a small cup, and skip to step 2. Seuss book, bartholomew and the oobleck, all in one. Oobleck is a nonnewtonian fluid, which is what makes it so fun and interesting. Students will color in the boxes to show their answers. In this lesson, we will explore the properties of oobleck a simple mixture of cornstarch and water.
A preschool steam activity posted by stayathomescience 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. You should wear an apron to keep your clothes clean. The bizarre liquid that sometimes acts like a solid when i was a kid, my mother would sometimes give my younger brothers and me a large tub of oobleck. The scientific method is composed of various steps to test and prove ideas. May 02, 2011 scientific american is the essential guide to the most aweinspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives. 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. The students will make their own predictions, conclusions on whether oobleck is a solid or liquid by using focus observations, conducting focus explorations, raise questions, clarify questions and make conclusions about oobleck. Oobleck is a suspension, or a substance that can mimic the qualities of a solid or a liquid. Substances like this are called nonnewtonian fluids, because they do not follow the normal rules of solids and liquids. Nov 06, 2016 how to make oobleck slime oobleck in oil science experiment diy with oil, cornstarch and water. I am a day care teacher and and my chilldren love to make playdough and dancing oobleck and messes. 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. Pouring it down the drain, even with lots of extra water, can clog pipes. Its the perfect afterschool or summer treat for kids ages 411.
We teach kids about science using fun, relatable projects. 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. Seuss book that was capable of gumming up a whole kingdom. After mixing is complete, open the bag and take out your oobleck. It has a texture that can be compared to that of whipped cream.
Science matter oobleck studentresponse betterlesson. Kids science challenge oobleck 2 experiment to make the best or the yuckiest possible oobleck. Oobleck can be molded in a container and when taken out does not keep shape. You can use green color to make your creation similar to the goopy solution of dr. It is a great sensory experience for little kids and a way to talk about matter liquids, solids, and gases with older kids the science info at the bottom of the post comes from kitchen pantry scientist and steve spangler science. How do you make oobleck without cornstarch oobleck with borax. Science and literacy wrapped up in one fun handson science activity with our easy oobleck recipe. This is a great activity to get them using their scientific vocabulary. You can create a science fair project by identifying a variable, or something that changes, in this experiment. If you wish to perform the creepydancing oobleck experiment, wrap the speaker in plastic wrap and have it set up on the table, already connected to the computer or stereo system and ready to turn on when you pour the oobleck into the speaker bowl. Eighth grade lesson suspension lab oobleck betterlesson. Oobleck experiment worksheet matter science, chemical. In this video i show you how to make oobleckit looks like slime. If your teacher has not made oobleck, follow all directions below.
Oobleck is a classic sensory science experiment made from two easy ingredients. A program about states of matter presented by the sciencenter in ithaca, ny program overview oobleck introduces students to states of matter and scientific observation. This is a fun science activity for k2 students that walks them through the steps of an experiment to make apple oobleck. As you might guess, the viscosity of a nonnewtonian liquid changes. Let me know how you liked my video in the comments below. Nov 08, 2019 oobleck, goo or goop is a strange substance that has some of the properties of a liquid and a solid at the same time. Oobleck easy science experiments, videos, and science. This is one of my all time favorite gooey and sticky experiments to do and one of the easiest. Matter is everywhere and can be categorized into three different categories. The lesson here has youngsters work with oobleck after hearing the classic dr. Oobleck is a nonnewtonian fluid that can be both a liquid and a solid. Simply adding water turns the powder into a goo that can be both a liquid and a solid. Pour the oobleck into a ziptop storage bag and throw it away in the garbage. In this oobleck and colloid lesson plan, students listen to the beginning of bartholomew and the oobleck by dr.
As with all experiments, you should talk to an adult before trying to make oobleck. Scientists call this type of substance nonnewtonian because it doesnt follow newtons. Jan 28, 2015 a solid is something that doesnt change its form and it needs more energy for it to move. Mar 22, 2011 i am a day care teacher and and my chilldren love to make playdough and dancing oobleck and messes. For more information on oobleck, the nonnewtonian fluid, check out this experiment. Take half cup water in a disposable plastic container. Get children to challenge their understanding of states of matter by making and experimenting with oobleck.
In planet oobleck we add art, storytelling and design to turn a classic stem. Making oobleck for a science project is very interesting albeit easy. This looks like it woud be a fun way that the chiildren could experiment with the oobleck and see all the things it can do and make a mess at the same time. Once 2 minutes have passed, take the oobleck out of the bag and experiment with it. Home teachers students games videos va sol programs. After establishing that oobleck can act like a solid and a liquid, explore how these behaviors relate to the strain rate how fast you try to move or perturb the oobleck. New york state math, science and technology curriculum standards.
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