Made snow

Science

• The child learned about the process of changing states of matter, specifically from liquid to solid, while making snow from water and instant snow powder.
• They discovered the concept of absorption when adding water to the instant snow powder and observing it expand and form snow-like crystals.
• The activity introduced the child to the concept of polymers, as instant snow powder is made from a superabsorbent polymer that can hold a large amount of water.
• They also learned about the properties of snow, such as its ability to retain its shape and form snowballs when compressed.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore other materials that undergo changes in states of matter, such as ice melting into water and water evaporating into steam. They could also experiment with different substances to create other types of artificial snow, sparking curiosity about polymers and their various applications.

Book Recommendations

• Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin: A biography of Wilson Bentley, who spent his life photographing snowflakes and studying their shape and structure.
• The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats: A classic picture book that captures the joy and wonder of a child's experiences with snow.
• Arctic Freeze (The Hardy Boys Clue Book) by Franklin W. Dixon: A mystery adventure set in the snowy Arctic, where the Hardy Boys solve a case amid icy landscapes.