Oobleck: Solid or Liquid?
Little Experiments

Oobleck: Solid or Liquid?

Cornstarch and water: punch it and it’s hard as rock, rest a finger on it and it sinks like honey.

Time
20 min
Age
3–12 years
Energy
Calm
Where
At home

This is a non-Newtonian fluid – sometimes it acts like a solid, sometimes like a liquid. For little kids it’s pure magic and one of the best sensory activities around; for older kids it’s a great intro to physics.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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