Oobleck!

We've been studying solids, liquids and gases in class. Yesterday, we made something really unique called oobleck! You mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch together with 2 teaspoons of water.

We decided that oobleck acted like a solid and liquid, and here's why.

You can hold oobleck in your hand, so it acts like a solid.

BUT...

Oobleck moves like water when you shake it in a bowl. It also spreads out in your hand, like a liquid.

So, what is it? It's both a solid and a liquid! Scientist are unable to understand why oobleck acts like two different states of matter, but they can have a lot of fun with it. Watch this video from mythbusters, as they attempt to walk across oobleck.