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Clever Play Dough

Clever Play Dough
Experiments
Science Chemical Sciences
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Description

An investigation of a non-Newtonian fluid, sometimes called Ooblek.

This is a fun experiment for kids to play with and get messy.
 

Suitable for
  • Relief Teachers
  • Parents
Lesson Structure
  • Rotations / Group Work
  • Class Activity
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Curriculum Codes

AC9SFI02 9

Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses

AC9SFI03 9

Represent observations in provided templates and identify patterns with guidance

AC9S1I01 9

Pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences

AC9SFU03 9

recognise that objects can be composed of different materials and describe the observable properties of those materials

AC9SFI01 9

Pose questions and make predictions based on experiences

AC9S1I02 9

Suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions

AC9SFH01 9

Explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world

AC9S1I05 9

Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance

AC9S2I01 9

Pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences

AC9S2I02 9

Suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions

AC9S2I05 9

Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance

ACSIS014 8.4

Pose and respond to questions about familiar objects and events

ACSIS011 8.4

Participate in guided investigations and make observations using the senses

ACSHE013 8.4

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events

ACSIS024 8.4

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

ACSSU003 8.4

Objects are made of materials that have observable properties

ACSIS025 8.4

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions

ACSIS213 8.4

Compare observations with those of others

ACSSU031 8.4

Different materials can be combined for a particular purpose

ACSIS037 8.4

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

ACSIS038 8.4

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions

ACSIS041 8.4

Compare observations with those of others

VCSIS051

Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions

VCSIS050

Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

VCSSU044

Objects are made of materials that have observable properties

VCSIS054

Compare observations and predictions with those of others

ST1-1WS-S old

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas

ST1-10ES-S old

Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources

STe-1WS-S old

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas

STe-2DP-T old

Develops solutions to an identified need

STe-4MW-ST old

Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties

ST1-5LW-T old

Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products

ST1-4LW-S old

Describes observable features of living things and their environments

STe-6ES-S old

Identifies how daily and seasonal changes in the environment affect humans and other living things

STe-7DI-T old

Identifies digital systems and explores how instructions are used to control digital devices

ST1-7MW-T old

Describes how the properties of materials determine their use

ST1-6MW-S old

Identifies that materials can be changed or combined

ST1-2DP-T old

Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

STe-5PW-ST old

Observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces

STe-3LW-ST old

Explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things

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