T&L 415 5-E Lesson Plan Activity Observation Sheet
Shannon Goodenow & Trish Dilg
Bartholomew and the Oobleck Activity Observation Sheet
Group Activity: What are properties of a Liquid and Solid?
Discuss as a class the properties of a liquid and solid. Write properties of each in the Venn diagram below. If it is a property of both liquids and solids write that in the overlapping center.
Activity 1: How much Space does Oobleck take up?
Materials
250 ml water (approximately 1 cup)
500 ml cornstarch
Green food coloring (optional)
2 containers of different sizes (graduated cylinder and beaker if available)
Steps
Step 1: Make the Oobleck by mixing water and cornstarch in a large beaker.
Step 2: Draw the Oobleck in the beaker in the left box and color in how much space it takes up.
Step 3: Record the VOLUME of the Oobleck in the beaker.
Step 4: Draw a graduated cylinder in the right box and color in your prediction for how much space it will take up.
Step 3: Transfer the Oobleck to a graduated cylinder.
Step 5: Record the VOLUME of the Oobleck in the graduated cylinder.
Activity 2: Does it Sink or Float?
Materials
Prepared Oobleck from Activity 1
Paper clip
Confetti
Marble/rock
Toothpick, String
Steps
Step 1: Obtain the prepared Oobleck and gather the materials listed above.
Step 2: Record your predictions in the table below for each item. Will it float or will it sink?
Step 3: Take one of the items and observe how it reacts in the Oobleck.
Step 4: Record if the item floats on the Oobleck or sinks in it in the table below.
Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all items.
Item to Test / Prediction(sink or float?) / Observation
(sink or float?)
Paper Clip
Confetti
Marble/Rock
Toothpick
String
Bonus Activity: OOBLECK Word Find!
When you are done you can find words from the story “Bartholomew and the OOBLECK” in the Word Find sheet.
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