Lesson Plan
Solids vs Liquids Lesson
Students will create oobleck to observe its solid-like and liquid-like behavior, then record their findings on a worksheet to demonstrate understanding of solids versus liquids.
Hands-on experimentation makes matter concepts concrete for young learners. Exploring oobleck’s dual properties builds foundational science skills and engages diverse learners through sensory-rich activity.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Oobleck Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Solids and Liquids
5 minutes
Step 2
Oobleck Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 3
Hands-On Oobleck Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Observation and Worksheet Completion
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Solids vs. Liquids
What Is a Solid?
What Is a Liquid?
Meet Oobleck!
Make Your Own Oobleck
Observe and Explain
Lesson Plan
Push vs Pull Lesson
Students will identify and demonstrate pushes and pulls as types of forces by participating in a tug-of-war challenge and completing a sorting activity to reinforce understanding.
Physical engagement with push and pull during tug-of-war makes abstract force concepts tangible. Sorting activities and reflection support vocabulary development and comprehension for diverse learners.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Tug-of-War and Sorting Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Push and Pull
5 minutes
Step 2
Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Tug-of-War Challenge
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Push vs. Pull
What Is a Push?
What Is a Pull?
Sorting Activity Instructions
Tug-of-War Challenge
Reflect and Share
Worksheet
Worksheet
