Changing States of Matter Salt and Ice Science Experiment
This simple science experiment demonstrates the concept of how matter can change states.
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Changing States of Matter Science Experiment
With this Christmas-themed science experiment, students will learn about how salt affects the freezing/melting point of water.
First, read a short description of how Santa’s sleigh is trapped in ice. The elves arrive with several substances that might help: flour, sugar, and salt. Students write a hypothesis and conduct an experiment to test which substance actually causes the ice to melt the fastest.
Includes:
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teacher instructions
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student instructions
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lab sheet
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data sheet
There are 2 versions of the lab sheet. One has students identify the dependent and independent variables. The other does not. This allows you to differentiate and/or use this activity with different grade levels.
After conducting the experiment, students record and share their data and apply what they learned by answering a real-world question involving salt and ice.
This resource also includes a Christmas states of matter word scramble. Students read each clue and unscramble the letters to name the solid, liquid, or gas being described.
Additional information
| Grade Level | 2nd, 3rd, 4th |
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| Pages | 8 |
| Resource Type | Activity, Worksheets |
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