Made and played with non-Newtonian fluid using cornflour and water

Science

• The child learned about the properties of non-Newtonian fluids by observing how cornflour and water mixture behaves differently from regular fluids.
• They gained an understanding of the concept of viscosity and how it changes based on the amount of force applied to the non-Newtonian fluid.
• They explored the idea of states of matter through the hands-on experience of manipulating the cornflour and water mixture.
• By creating and playing with the non-Newtonian fluid, the child got a basic introduction to chemical reactions and mixtures.

For continued development, encourage the child to experiment with different ratios of cornflour and water to observe how it affects the consistency of the non-Newtonian fluid. They can also add food coloring to the mixture for an extra element of creativity. Additionally, discuss other non-Newtonian fluids they might encounter in daily life, such as ketchup or quicksand, to expand their understanding of this concept.

Book Recommendations

• Let's Find Out: Non-Newtonian Fun by Kids Discover: Introduces the concept of non-Newtonian fluids in a fun and interactive way for young readers.
• The Silly Putty Story by C. J. Polin: Explores the history and science behind non-Newtonian fluid using the popular example of silly putty.
• Whose Knees Are These? by Jabari Asim: While not directly related to non-Newtonian fluids, this book encourages curiosity and exploration, which can be tied to the hands-on learning experience of making and playing with the non-Newtonian fluid.