Corn Starch in Water (Kodel)
Author
Alan Kodel
Principle(s) Illustrated
Not all fluids behave the way that Newton described them and they are called Non-Newtonian fluids
Honey, Ketchup and Cornstarch in water are non-Newtonian fluids.
Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas- PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
Cross Cutting Concepts: Cause and effect: Mechanism and explanation
Questioning Script
Prior knowledge & experience:
Students should know how molecules behave in the different states of matter.
Students may have been introduced to the differences between physical and chemical change.
Root question:
Prediction, question, etc.
Target response:
What is the correct answer
Common Misconceptions:
The heat from your hand melts the cornstarch in water.
Photographs and Movies
Applications to everyday live
Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS)- Liquid armor
The Non-Newtonian fluid is called Shear-Thickening Fluid (STF)
References
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