Comments on: Kitchen – Non-Newtonian Fluid; aka “Oobleck!! – (Weekly Unplugged Project)

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:40:23 +0000

The word for non-newtonian is Thixotropic. Wow, it's been a good three years since I actually used anything I learned during my physics degree! Just found this blog and think it's wonderful! P.S. As well as being a physics geek I used to give circus skills lessons and one of the routines we did was to juggle balls of cornstarch or custard powder fluid. Very fun! Lindseys last blog post..Preschooler sewing kit

By: John

John — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:05:33 +0000

I love doing science experiments and projects with my son. Slime, Glurch, Gluep, and Oobleck are classics! I have since moved on to other cool neat experiments since they enjoyed those so much. I found a cool place for free experiments. I will post it below for anyone whos interested.

http://weirdsciencekids.com/FunExperiments.html

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By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:37:57 +0000

Oooo, what fun! CJ would have loved this project! I think we did this last year sometime, and she ended up standing in the 13x9 pan we used to mix. And it WAS a mess! Jennys last blog post..At Last...Books!

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:25:09 +0000

I've had a few boxes of cornstarch sitting on my shelf for a couple months just to try doing this. Thanks for the reminder! Annas last blog post..Grey or Gray

By: janie

janie — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:44:44 +0000

i usually let my daughter play with this outside because of the potential mess. but if it’s not humid in your house, you can let the water evaporate and then just wipe up the corn starch. a humid house in the south isn’t good for this, but if you are up north where your house tends to be dry in the winter, it cleans up pretty easily. i have also taken a plastic scraper that i use to scrape dough off the counters and scrape the goo off the table. the flat edge works better than the soft edge of a cloth.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:15:08 +0000

Remember - NEVER, EVER pour this stuff down your sink. Unless you are married to a plumber! ;) Dump it outside somewhere or in the trash. Cindys last blog post..King of Fall

By: Becky@BoysRuleMyLife

Becky@BoysRuleMyLife — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:11:53 +0000

Looks like lots of fun as usual! I agree that this looks like an outside activity! As I was reading through, I noticed you were inside and was thinking to myself… how is she going to clean this one up? HAHA! :) Thanks for another great idea!

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By: Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:44:58 +0000

That looks like a lot of fun, but I agree with the person who suggested doing it outside with a hose handy.
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By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:25:01 +0000

Great project. My boys love doing this. Even my big guy (DH) loves it. Lol Heathers last blog post..Unplug your kids...Kitchen