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Scientific American Oobleck Activity - posted from Lafayette, CA

Contains an article, video and info

link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/oobleck-bring-science-home/

Backyard Scientist Video - posted from Turtle Creek, PA

Video showing experiments comparing Oobleck filled balloons and water filled balloons. My child was fascinated by these,we also watched the experiment about filling a pool full of water beads

link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl0BHueSjvA

Making the Oobleck - posted from Union, KY

We added a bit more corn starch and water, then split up the recipe into thirds at my daughter's request. With one third, she played with and poked it, and, in general, had fun experiencing it. With the second third, she placed in a bowl and microwaved to "see what would happen." The third part, she placed in the freezer overnight. This morning, she discovered that the oobleck made sidewalk chalk! What a fun discovery for her!