| Science experiments for kids do not always have to | | | | - Coarse Salt or industrial salt for melting outdoor ice |
| be complicated experiments. Fact is that science is all | | | | - Chart Paper |
| around us in simple and complex forms, from our | | | | - Marker |
| weather, to nature to simple chemical reactions from | | | | What to do for this science experiment: |
| regular household or everyday items. Science activities | | | | Fill the two bins with the snow or ice. Ask the children |
| and learning can be fun for adults and for children as | | | | who thinks the ice alone will melt more quickly, and |
| well. Science allows children to learn by doing and by | | | | how many children think the ice with the salt will melt |
| observing. Senses like touch, hearing, sight, smell and | | | | more quickly. Document their answers on chart paper. |
| taste may all be part of learning about science, | | | | Dump a handful or two of salt onto the ice in one of |
| depending on the purpose of the science experiment | | | | the bins and wait to see what happens. Document the |
| itself. | | | | end result and compare it with the children's answers. |
| *Always exercise 'CAUTION' and have proper | | | | How does salt make ice melt more quickly? |
| Supervision with any new science experiments where | | | | Answer: When the ice starts to dissolve it changes |
| uncertain reactions may occur. | | | | the temperature in the ice slightly, causing it to start |
| What you will need for this science experiment: | | | | melting faster than ice just sitting on its own. (Same |
| - 2 large bowls or bins | | | | answer if using snow instead of ice). |
| - 2 large chunks of ice or snow | | | | |