Christmas Ice Stars

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

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