Marmara Elt Resources

Melting Ice

Objectives: Students will observe the melting of ice and understand the basic physical changes that occur. They will gain knowledge of how different substances change the rate of melting.

Materials: bag of ice; coarse, rock, or table salt; commercial melting compound (such as Prestone Driveway Heat); pie tins; timers for each group

Procedure:

1. Discuss with the class the properties of water and ice, the definition of melting and melting point. A simple introduction to the states of matter would also provide a good background and starting point for this lesson.
2. Brainstorm with your class and write down on the board ideas and concepts concerning the physical change that occurs during melting. Ascertain the knowledge level of the class.
3. Ask some questions during the brainstorming session:
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Lesson Plan-The Eye of the Hurricane (grade level 3-5)
Overview:
This lesson introduces students to the structure of a hurricane, particularly the eye. You might want to use it as an introduction to a unit on hurricanes or weather phenomena. Students will view a video about hurricanes, do a simple hurricane simulation, take a tour into the eye of a hurricane, and write reports about their tour.
Connections to the Curriculum:
Geography, earth science
Connections to the National Geography Standards:
Standard 7: “The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth’s surface”
Time:
One to two hours

Materials Required:

* Computer with Internet access
* Large round bowl or tub of water (one for each pair of students)
* Spoon (one for each pair of students)
* Food coloring with a dropper top
* Writing materials

Objectives:
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