Oobleck Activities and Concepts

The video tutorial from Little Learners Education introduces seven engaging observation activities using Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid. Each activity involves creating different types of Oobleck, such as stretchy, fluffy, and frozen, using simple household ingredients like cornflour, dishwashing soap, and shaving foam. The tutorial also includes creative activities like painting with Oobleck, color mixing, and making a dinosaur swamp. These activities are designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and learning through hands-on play.

What ingredients are needed to make Stretchy Oobleck?

• Half a cup of corn flour and food coloring

• Half a cup of corn flour and an eighth of a cup of dishwashing soap

• Half a cup of corn flour and some shaving foam

• Half a cup of corn flour and a quarter cup of water

What is added to corn flour to create Fluffy Oobleck?

• Dishwashing soap

• Shaving foam

• Food coloring

• Water

What is the purpose of the silicone mold in the Frozen Oobleck activity?

• To freeze the Oobleck

• To add color to the Oobleck

• To shape the Oobleck

• To mix the Oobleck

What do you need to create art in the Painting with Oobleck activity?

• A piece of paper and a fork

• A brush and canvas

• A sponge and a bowl

• A pencil and a ruler

Which primary colors are used in the Color Mixing with Oobleck activity?

• Blue, orange, and pink

• Yellow, green, and purple

• Red, blue, and yellow

• Red, green, and blue

What is the main focus of the Scooping, Pouring, and Filling with Oobleck activity?

• Mixing colors with Oobleck

• Exploring the texture of Oobleck

• Creating art with Oobleck

• Observing how Oobleck flows

What additional ingredient is used to create the mud in the Dinosaur Swamp activity?

• Cocoa powder or cinnamon

• Shaving foam

• Dishwashing soap

• Silicone mold

What color is the Dinosaur Swamp made to be?

• Yellow

• Green

• Red

• Blue

What is the first step in creating the Dinosaur Swamp?

• Freezing the mixture

• Pouring water into corn flour

• Adding food coloring to water

• Mixing corn flour with water

What is the main educational purpose of these Oobleck activities?

• To explore scientific observation and experimentation

• To practice math skills

• To learn about art history

• To teach children about cooking