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Scientific Method Experiment: Factors Affecting How Ice Melts Lesson PlanScientific Method Experiment: Factors Affecting How Ice Melts Lesson Plan
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3rd - 4th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2005
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Scientific Method Experiment: Factors Affecting How Ice Melts

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Learners demonstrate the scientific method by conducting an ice cube melting experiment. They make predictions and observations, and conclude what factors make ice melt more slowly or quickly than normal.

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Concepts

ice, the scientific method

Additional Tags

ice, ice cube melting experiment, scientific method, cause and effect, science

Pros

  • The lesson plan is written in detail, offering plenty of information to conduct the experiment easily 
  • Discussion questions and extension activities are offered 
  • Worksheets are designed neatly 

Cons

  • The lesson plan's vocabulary is on the casual side 
  • Limited space to write is provided on the worksheets 

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