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Making Ooblek

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Physical Development and Motor Skills (PDM)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    PDM4.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Set the ingredients for Oobleck on the table (one cup of water, two cups of corn starch and a few drops of food coloring.) Give each child a small bowl, a craft stick and the ingredients. Ask the children to mix the ingredients. Oobleck can behave like a solid or a liquid depending on how much pressure is applied. Ask the children to grab some in their hand and it will form a solid ball. When they release the pressure, it will fl ow out between their fingers. Ask questions about how it feels, smells and looks. This can be done in small group.  

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