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Cornstarch Goo - Cool Science Experiment Instructional VideoCornstarch Goo - Cool Science Experiment Instructional Video
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4th - 9th
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Science
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:35
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Duration
45 mins
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2011
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Cornstarch Goo - Cool Science Experiment

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In this fascinating episode, Mr. Spangler uses cornstarch and water to create a solution known as "non-Newtonian" solution, meaning that the solution doesn't behave in the way that Newton's laws would expect it to. This is one of the better experiments that he has presented in his episodes in that it's very easy to do and the results will get your kids talking excitedly about science. Very good!

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Concepts

states of matter, matter, colloids, liquids, solids, oobleck

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solid, liquid, non-newtonian solution, colloid, state of matter, science

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Using sound waves, Steve Spangler demonstrates the properties of a non-Newtonian fluid. When the fluid is placed on an amplifier, it changes into the most amazing shapes. Your class will love demonstrating this process in class.
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Why are chemists great for solving problems? They have all the solutions. Introduce your young chemists to the various ways of describing solutions, including molarity, molality, and mass percent, with a video that also explains why...
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Slow-Mo Non-Newtonian Fluid on a Speaker

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Cornstarch and water on a speaker have a pretty cool effect. Beyond the coolness is a scientific analysis of amplitude and frequency. A video examines the patterns in the mixture when exposed to different frequencies in a video lesson....
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Cornstarch Monsters

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Virtual Lab: Standardization of NaOH with a KHP solution: Acid Base Titration

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Cornstarch Goo - Cool Science Experiment

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In this fascinating episode, Mr. Spangler uses cornstarch and water to create a solution known as "non-Newtonian" solution, meaning that the solution doesn't behave in the way that Newton's laws would expect it to. This is one of the...
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