Find out what makes an Oobleck lander successful, what materials might come in handy, and check out what other people have done before!
Criteria for Success
How do you know if your lander is successful? Below is a list of properties we hope your lander will have. Test your model on your home-made Oobleck to see if your design meets the criteria.
A successful lander will:
Parts of a Lander
For your lander to successfully land on, float on, and take off from the Oobleck surface, it should have a few key components:
To see some examples of Oobleck landers built by other youth, see the slideshow on the right. Try to identify these components in their designs! Materials to Use
You can be creative about the materials you use for you lander. Here's a list that might help you when you are choosing what to use:
You might be able to find most of these at home. Don't feel limited to using only the materials listed above. If you think there are other materials that will make a better lander, use them! |
Lander Inspiration
These landers were designed and constructed by awesome young people, just like you. Can you identify all the components of these landers?
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