Mrs. Spata’s Fourth Grade Blog

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Extra Science Fun!!

on January 4, 2013

Since our class is slightly ahead of the other classes and we were able to begin our next science unit early, I thought that we would have a little extra fun!

We are learning all about Matter (study guide will be posted on Monday) and how the three most common forms (phases) are solid, liquid, and gas. We have also been learning about each phase’s properties and how properties are used to classify objects.

Well today we made a Non-Newtonian Liquid…or a liquid that does not necessarily follow the normal “rules” of being a liquid. When pressure is applied to this liquid, it turns into a solid for a few moments! Cool right?!?!

Below are a few links for you to visit with your child if you would like to explore this concept more.

Have fun!!!

:O) Mrs. Spata

Click here for information on how to make the liquid at home.

Click here for a cool video of people walking on a Non-Newtonian liquid. (They are not speaking English, but the visual is very cool.)

Click here for a Mythbusters video about Non-Newtonian liquids.

Click here for an explanation of this strangly behaving liquid by real scientists.


3 Responses to “Extra Science Fun!!”

  1. Cami says:

    We Did It!
    Cool Experiment
    Mom & Dad & A.J. were amazed…

  2. Courtney says:

    Hello Mrs. Spata,
    I was wondering when we are going to find out the date of the Hero Day. If you could write it on the agenda.

    From,
    Courtney

  3. sspata says:

    It will be April 4th from 10:00-12:00 AM. 🙂

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