Material World – Mixtures

The Science Learning Hub has many resources for primary teachers related to mixtures in the Material World strand of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Mixtures is another topic that is frequently explored by primary teachers. Making non-Newtonian liquids such as ooblek and flubber is lots of fun. Think outside the square and make silage.

Below is a list of links to Hub resources.

• Chemicals everywhere – article

• Oobleck versus flubber – article

• Danger – quicksand! – activity

• Making model alloys – activity

• Strength of sand and cement mixes – activity

• Walking on custard – teacher resource

• The properties of honey – activity

• What is silage? – article

• Making your own silage – activity

• Chemistry in the primary classroom – webinar

Science provides a really amazing way to make a difference and to add value to New Zealand.

Dr Susie Wood