Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the concept of temperature change in ice and snow.
Materials and Prep
- Ice cubes
- A thermometer
- A tray or plate
- A warm room or a sunny spot near a window
No specific prior knowledge is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Place a few ice cubes on a tray or plate.
- Measure and record the initial temperature of the ice cubes using a thermometer.
- Place the tray with the ice cubes in a warm room or a sunny spot near a window.
- Wait for a certain amount of time (e.g., 15 minutes) and measure the temperature of the ice cubes again.
- Compare the initial temperature with the new temperature and discuss how the temperature has changed.
- Encourage the student to touch the ice cubes to feel the difference in temperature.
United States of America: Pre-Kindergarten Talking Points
- "Ice is frozen water. When we measure the temperature of ice, it is very cold."
- "When we put the ice cubes in a warm room or near a sunny window, the temperature of the ice changes."
- "We can use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the ice before and after it is exposed to warmth."
- "After waiting for some time, we measure the temperature again and compare it to the initial temperature."
- "We can feel that the ice cubes become colder or warmer when we touch them."
- "This activity helps us understand how temperature can change the state of ice and snow."