Today in science class we made oobleck. Its a weird substance made with cornstarch, water, and a bit of food colouring that we added… (;
Oobleck is weird, because it can act like a solid or a liquid. If you hit it hard or roll it fast, it acts like a solid. If you press it slowly or let it sit in you hand, it acts like a liquid. I think that oobleck is on the border of being a solid and a liquid, so if its possible, I think its both.
This lab was really fun. It was cool to see how the oobleck acted in different situations and playing with it. It defiantly makes a mess though!
Here are a couple of photos & videos to get a look at oobleck and our lab:
Pouring the water into the cornstarch…
Here’s the oobleck acting as a liquid.
We suggest maybe not using food colouring in your oobleck (or at least not green), unless you want to become the Grinch…
VIDEOS:
Video of Pouring it onto Table
Video Trying to Roll into Ball
Video Playing with the Oobleck
(Ignore the commentary of my partners in the videos haha.)
I really recommend you make some oobleck at home and experience it for yourself!!!
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