There is a lot of snow outside right now, so let´s use it for SCIENCE!
Supplies needed for your snow science experiment:
Snow (if you don’t have snow, you can use crushed ice)
4 clear jars or drinking glasses
Ruler
Notebook
Let’s start our snow science project!
Step 1:
Measure an equal amount of snow into 4 jars. Add about 3 centimeters of snow to each. Use the ruler to measure.
Place each jar in 4 different locations. You could choose a window (with no direct sunlight), a dark room, the refrigerator, and outside the window.
Set a timer for 5 minutes.
Step 2:
Record your predictions in your notebook.
Answer the hypothesis question: Which jar of snow will melt first?
Rank the jars from the fastest melting to the slowest using your predictions.
Step 3:
Make your first observations.
When the timer goes off, check all of the jars. Observe them and record your observations in your notebook.
Have any jars already started melting? Which are melting fastest?
After making your first observations, set the timer for an additional 5 or 10 minutes.
Step 4:
Make your second observation.
(After an additional five minutes pass, which jar is melting the fastest? Which jar is second fastest?)
Leave the jars for a while (for at least 30 minutes).
Step 5:
Make your final observations. Record in your notebook.
Which jar melted fastest?
Draw a picture of each jar in your notebook.
What did we learn with our snow science experiment?
Think about your findings. Why did first jar melt quickly? Did any jars start melting quickly, but then slow down?
Was your hypothesis correct??
