Oobleck!

Although it may look kind of gross, Oobleck is a pretty cool science project that is fun for kids of all ages!  Oobleck has the properties of both a solid and a liquid when made properly.  Your child will have hours of fun playing with this slimey substance that looks just like a liquid until you squeeze it in your hand.

Leave some surprise to the kids you will do this project with and watch their faces grow excited (and confused!) by what is happening in front of their eyes.  Have them punch the substance to see how it reacts and then have them let their hand sink in while you hold the bowl and have them pull their hand out as quick as they can!

Materials:
  - water
  - corn starch
  - food coloring (optional)
  - large mixing bowl
  - measuring cup (that measures exactly 1 cup)


Steps:
1.)  If you would like colored Oobleck, mix a few drops of fiid coloring into a cup of water.
2.)  Pour your water into the large mixing bowl and follow with two cups of corn starch.
3.)  Stir the mixture, it will take about ten minutes for the Oobleck to mix perfectly.


Here's a neat video to show your kids after making the craft: