Find out how matter fits into more than one state with this entertaining video that details non-newtonian fluids and a step-by-step instruction for how to make oobleck. 

Concepts

matter, states of matter, liquids, solids and liquids, solids, gases, dr. seuss, viscosity, oobleck

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Gather materials to make oobleck in the classroom, bring plastic baggies so scholars can take some home if you wish to share the non-newtonian fluid 
• Create a flipped classroom assignment, give the link to each pupil to watch at home, then apply what they learned when they return to school 

Classroom Considerations

• This video is part of a series about the properties of matter; to view more videos on the topic, follow the links that pop up at the end

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• This video is highly engaging with its eye-catching graphics, cartoon characters, sound effects and age-appropriate jokes 
• Information is provided in detail, both verbally and visually, alongside examples

Cons

• The host is a fast talker; some learners may need the video paused or replayed for comprehension purposes