This experiment requires minimal preparation- win! I have done this experiment for a few years now, but haven’t used a worksheet to document our learning. I’m glad I did. Sometimes it’s nice to have evidence to go home and hopefully spark some conversations between child and parent.
Here is how I conduct the ice cube experiment:
- Freeze water to make an ice cube (mine is in the shape of a heart)
- Tell students that they will pass the ice cube around (like hot potato) until it has completely melted
- Ask students to make predictions about the amount of time it will take for the ice cube to completely melt
- Conduct the experiment and set your timer (aren’t iPhones just wonderful?)
- Share the actual time with the class
- Discuss what made the ice melt
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