Dancing oobleck aliens
01 March 2026 - 01 March 2026
10 am–2 pm
Region(s): Wellington
Type(s): experiences
Free Children’s Day drop-in suitable for all ages.
Get messy with jiggling, dancing, gloopy Oobleck this Te Rā o ngā Tamariki National Children’s Day!
Oobleck
A cornflour and water mixture – is a non-Newtonian fluid.
This alien-like slime is a non-Newtonian fluid, both solid and liquid at the same time. Squeeze it in your hand and let it dribble through your fingers. See how it stands up and dances like a gooey little alien when we play its favourite music!
This free activation outside Space Place is open to all, though donations appreciated.
For more information: www.museumswellington.org.nz/dancing-oobleck-aliens.
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Find out more about the properties of liquids and non-Newtonian fluids. See Walking on custard – this resource aims to help teachers use video as an effective teaching tool.
In the Danger – quicksand! activity make oobleck.
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