Quicksand Science What is quicksand and how does it really work?   email to friend
print this page

Anyone who has ever watched a classic western movie knows about the dangers of quicksand. You know... that gooey stuff that grabs a hold of its victim and swallows him alive! So, what is quicksand and how does it really work? In this experiment, you'll learn how to mix up a batch of thick, gooey material that behaves just like real quicksand.