Oobleck

Supplies:
Cornstarch
Water
Bowls

Directions:

1. Show children a rock and a glass of water
o How are these two different?

2. Explain that the water is a liquid and a rock is a solid.

3. Read: Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss and have the children predict from the cover of the book what oobleck could be.

4. Write predictions on a chart.

5. Tell children we are going to experiment to see who is right.

6. Allow children to mix cornstarch and water together ( 2 parts cornstarch to 1 part water)

7. Let children play with the Oobleck to get a good sense of what it may be.

o Is oobleck a liquid or a solid?
o What makes you think so?