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Lesson Plan Template (Oobleck)

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Elementary Education, 2nd Grade Students

Science
General Science
Vescosity, Solids vs. Liquids
Learning about Oobleck
Book, Cornstarch, Water, Dye (optionl), Mixing bowl, Plastic bags
2.2.2 Observe and describe physical properties of objects (freezing and
melting,
sinking and floating, color, size, texture, shape, weight)

Introduction

Making and creating oobleck. We want them to realize the change

between solid and liquid and different changes in how it feels. Overall just
how to make it and learn about it.
The how to video, will show how to make Oobleck and what you can learn
from oobleck, computer to look up different things that have been done
with oobleck.
1. Learn about different states of objects
2. Learn about vescosity
Make sure they know a little about the different states of objects, different
ways they can talk about what they are expierencing, and how to describe
what is going on.
Remember: To remember terms that they can use to describe what they
examine when using the oobleck. Give them a list of words to describe
what they are feeling and experiencing with the oobleck in their hands.
Also determine differences between states of objects give examples of
each.
Understanding: Have the ability to contrast different states. Give them a
worksheet that has different materials in different states. Have them
determine what each state the picture is in.
Applying: What they learned from previous lessons to apply it to the
experiment and explain what they are learning from the experience.
Analyze: Have them analyze what they discovered with the rest of the
class. Present their findings and share information, such as similar things
they observed as they were experimenting with the oobleck.
Evaluating: Have them compare what they learned and talk about any
similarities they encountered, and any differences that arose from the
oobleck.
Create: Have the students compile ideas that could be done with oobleck
and make a short experiment that could hypothetically be done, but for
these purposes just the write up.
1. Have the students come up with a list of words that describe solids
and a list of words that describe liquids. Have the students compare

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their lists with other students around them and add to their own
lists any that they discover from their friends.
2. Hand out the worksheet with different materials in different states
on it. Have them use their lists to decide what state each material is
in. They can work with a partner if they want.
3. Demonstrate before the whole class how to make the oobleck.
Show them the how-to-video.
4. Pass out the materials needed, one set of supplies for about every
three-four students.
5. Go over the instructions one last time.
6. Have them create the oobleck.
7. Once they have made the oobleck, have them play with it and write
down their observations on how it feels and reactions to different
experiences (ex. How does oobleck act when you hit it? How does
oobleck act when you squeeze it, etc.)
8. Students need to clean up their area after, making sure that all
supplies are put away and their area is clean. Place oobleck into
plastic bags to take home.
Students need to answer the following three questions based on what they
discovered.
1. What is a solid?
2. What is a liquid?
3. Is oobleck a solid or a liquid, or is it something else? Explain.