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This activity provides instructions for using cornstarch and water to make an ooze which has the properties of both a solid and liquid.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- newspaper
- measuring cups
- 1 cup of dry cornstarch
- large bowl or pan
- food coloring (if you want)
- 1/2 cup of water
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- States of Matter
- Structure and Properties of Matter
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Murphy, Pat ; Klages, Ellen ; Shore, Linda
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Exploratorium, 1998