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Activity 3:
What are the characteristics of Glacier Goo
at different temperatures?

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Materials:

Thermometer
Nearly frozen goo
Refrigerated goo
Room temperature goo

Explore:
1. Find the temperature of each sample of glacier goo. Record your findings.
2. Slowly pull apart each sample and observe how each reacts. Record.
3. Quickly bend each sample. Record.
4. Quickly pull apart each sample. Record.
5. Try to bounce each sample. Record.
6. Try to mold each sample. Record.
7. Let each sample sit undisturbed on a flat surface. Record.
8. What other ways could you test these samples? Record your findings.

  Nearly Frozen Refrigerated Room Temperature
Temperature      
Slow pull      
Quick bend      
Quick pull      
Bounce      
Mold      
Sit