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Oobleck
Second graders observe the properties of Oobleck. In this science and observation instructional activity, 2nd graders examine Oobleck and make a list of 10 properties that they notice. They explain their observations.
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Oobleck
Students examine states of matter. In this solids and liquids lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to make oobleck and record their observations pertaining to it.
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Oobleck
First graders explore Oobleck. They manipulate and observe the properties of Oobleck. Students discuss the differences between solids and liquids. They investigate Oobleck. Students write a sentence describing what they observed about...
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Glued into Science—Classifying Polymers
Explore the unique characteristics of polymers. A complete lesson plan begins with a presentation introducing polymers. Following the presentation, young scientists develop a laboratory plan for creating substances using polymers. They...
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Non-Newtonian Fluids
Learners will use water, cornstarch, eggs, and more to explore the different states of matter. They will make observations of an unknown substance called "Oobleck" and test its liquid and solid properties. This would be a great lesson to...
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How Creepy!
Students observe and measure a model of slow down slope movement. In this graphing instructional activity students collect, record, and organize data that apply to models.
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Dr. Seuss Science
Students read Bartholomew and the OObleck by Dr. Seuss and experiment with solids and liquids. In this science and reading lesson, students observe and discuss the properties of liquids and solids. Students make predictions of what...