Investigation: Experimenting with Ice Cubes

Experimenting with Ice Cubes

Investigation: Experimenting with Ice Cubes

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Description

Make homemade ice-markers with water and food coloring and use this activity to discuss states of matter.

Environment

  • Provide adaptive seating so all children are comfortable and able to access the materials.
  • Set up a boundary around the coloring area to help children know where to color.

Materials

  • Provide smaller, easier-to-hold pitchers or cups for children to use to pour water.
  • Ensure the material used as a handle for ice-markers is easily graspable by all children.
  • Use dark and highly contrasting colors to help children differentiate the colors.
  • Provide gloves for children who might not want to touch cold or have color on their hands.

Instruction

  • Provide visuals of solid and liquid.
  • Use visuals that demonstrate the steps to making the coloring tools (pouring, mixing, sticking the handle in, etc.
  • Break the task down into small steps.

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