This week I filled some containers with water and added shells and plants then put the containers into the freezer. On Monday I got them out and they looked great with the shells stuck inside. Children looked at this block of ice and wondered what it was and I explained it had shells inside, i explained that inside the ice it had not all frozen because there was a bubble inside moving around. Several of the older children held the ice. Isabel said, "it's so cold, it's melting". Tyra and Sarah decided to take it down the water slide and observed as it gradually melted when it was in contact with water.
This is a good science experience, concept for young children and teaches them about the properties of liquid, ice and melting. It gave opportunities for children to enquire and become curious about how it works.
Tamara
1 comment:
Awesome work on using Dr. Bobs experiments Tamara. It'sgreat to see activities that the children can experiment with and create their own concepts and install curiosity. What a great way to feed their minds. Something a little different that isn't offered to them on a regular basis. Dr. Bob would be proud! What will you do next I wonder? Teach them how to do arm farts with straws I reackon!!
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