Ice Science

 

 

Today we had a big science morning with all the other kindergarten classes.  Eighty students learnt about ice forming, ice melting and had lots of fun playing. 

They predicted which would freeze first - water, ketchup, dish soap, mustard, soya sauce and milk.  Most predicted that water would freeze first and it did - soya sauce didn't freeze.

 

 

 

This ice bucket was filled with ocean animals.  The students had to work hard to melt the big block of ice.

We had seven water bins and three ice bins.

An experiment showing how blubber keeps arctic animals warm.

Lots of students learning about North American animals.

Doing some animal research.




Working with bears.

Working with foxes, beavers, eagles & owls.

 

Using funnels.

 

We had a great time and will definitely plan more science play soon. 
This type of science activity covers many of the learning outcomes that we cover in a year.  Students are using their senses to make observations.  They are sharing information with others.  They will be able to use their learning about ice and apply it to their environment.  They are leaning about common Canadian animals.