Materials
Star Mold
Water
Large plastic tub
Directions
Fill silicone star mold with water and freeze overnight. Remove star-shaped ice and place in a tub filled with water. Invite your child to use their hands and explore the star-shaped ice cubes. How do they feel? Are they slippery? How many stars can you count? Observe how the ice melts. What happenes to the ice?
Lesson Extensions
- Place one star-shaped ice cube on a plate and set it outside. Place a second star-shaped ice cube on a plate and set it inside. Which one melts faster? Why?
- Using a pipette, squirt warm water onto the