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In this activity, learners create a gelatinous slime using guar gum powder and borax. Educators can use this simple activity to introduce learners to colloids.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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This fun video explains how to make a batch of oobleck (or slime) and why this special substance is known as a "non-Newtonian" fluid. Watch as Mr.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners examine the properties of different seaweeds, investigate what happens when powdered seaweed (alginate) is added to water, and learn about food products made with seaweed.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry activity, learners make a slimy non-Newtonian fluid called "Gluep." Use this activity to introduce learners to polymers and viscosity.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners concoct some stretchy green goo called Gak. This activity will introduce learners to polymers, chemical reactions, and how scientists invent new materials.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this chemistry activity, learners transform two ingredients (4% polyvinyl alcohol solution and 4% borax solution) into gooey slime.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners make slime from white school glue and Borax detergent. The long chain molecules of the white glue become cross-linked by the Borax into a big network.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes