Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Sci-Fri Oobleck Experiment



 We made Oobleck during Sci-Fri! It was such a fun experiment and cool to watch the Non-Newtonian fluid become a liquid and a solid.

 Oobleck is a non-newtonian fluid. That is, it acts like a liquid when being poured, but like a solid when a force is acting on it. You can grab it and then it will ooze out of your hands.  
The students thought this was great!




TRY IT AT HOME!

Start with 1 1/2 cups of cornstarch (the more cornstarch the thicker the Oobleck-your choice!) and then add 1 cup of water. You can always add color with some food coloring as well!

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