Melting Snowman Science Experiment
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Melting Snowman Science Experiment" is written for Preschool to 2nd Grade (Ages 4-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
4 pages in this set
Melting snowman science experiment for Pre-K to 2nd grade: make baking soda snowmen, melt them with vinegar and record before and after. Part of our snow and winter holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Make the snowmen ahead and freeze them for 30 minutes. A grown-up handles the vinegar and keeps it away from faces, then children draw and talk about what they saw.
What students will practice
- Builds Pre-K to 2nd grade students' winter and weather vocabulary, from snowflakes and snowmen to staying warm.
- Practices respectful discussion: listening, taking turns and disagreeing kindly.
- Made for Pre-K to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Melting Snowman Science Experiment?
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Make the snowmen ahead and freeze them for 30 minutes. A grown-up handles the vinegar and keeps it away from faces, then children draw and talk about what they saw.
What is the Melting Snowman Science Experiment?
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Three pages. Make the Snowmen: 2 cups of baking soda, about 1/4 cup of water and five steps to roll, stack and freeze the snowmen. Melt the Snowmen: five steps to drip vinegar on them and a short note on why it fizzes (carbon dioxide). What Happened?: before and after drawing boxes and two questions to answer.
Can I use the Melting Snowman Science Experiment at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool to 2nd Grade snow and winter resources are there?
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12 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 41 Snow and Winter resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Snow and Winter activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are snow and winter resources for?
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These are written for Preschool to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 4-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these snow and winter resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Preschool to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 4 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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