Lara Buchmann-Duck Wed. Jan.

11th 17

Lesson Plan: Melt-An-Ice Cube Activity

Grade: Kindergarten Unit: Snow & Ice Inquiry

Topic: Melt-An-Ice Cube Date: Tuesday, Jan. 10th 17
Length of Lesson: 30 min. Subject: Environment & Community Awareness
General The child demonstrates curiosity, interest and a willingness to learn about
Learning the environment and community.
Outcomes The child uses materials in the environment and community and becomes
aware of how others use materials.

Specific becomes aware of the relationship between cause and effect

Learning becomes aware of the five senses and how they are used to explore,
Outcomes investigate and describe the world
becomes aware of colours, shapes, patterns and textures in the environment.

Instructional - Begins to understand what causes ice to melt.

Objectives - Begins to understand what is left behind when ice melts.
Lesson Focus - What is ice?
Question and - How can we make ice melt?
Key Questions - What is left behind when ice melts?
Materials - About 35 ice cubes (1 per student plus an extra for each)
- About 10 die (two per table)
- About 5 trays with salt (two per table)
- 5 Tubs filled halfway with tap water
- 10 Melt-an-ice cube handouts (two per table)
- One extra ice cube and container

Resources - Melt-an-ice cube handout and activity from Mrs. Terri Williamson

Procedure
Introduction 1. At the carpet area, ask the students to take a seat and get their attention.
(5 min.) (Make sure supplies area already at the tables.
2. Remind the students that we have been talking about ice and snow.
3. Show them the ice cube in your hand and ask the students some initial
questions about ice such as:
- What do you think happens when ice melts?
- What does it leave behind?
- What do you think happens when you hold ice?
- What do you think happens when you blow on ice?
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4. Take student answers to the questions and converse with them about ice.
5. Then introduce the Melt-an-Ice cube activity. Explain that they will each
get an ice cube. With the person sitting across from them they will take
turns rolling a dice.
6. Explain that when it is their turn to roll the dice, they will see what
number they rolled and then check the list to see what they need to do to
their ice cube. Write these steps down on the mini white board and
explain to the class.
7. Explain that it is important that they take turns rolling the dice with their
partner. When their ice cube is all melted they can come to me to go to
centers.
8. One by one call student names, give them an ice cube, and get them to
go to their tables and begin the activity.

Body of Lesson 1. Circulate amongst the table groups and assist them with the activity
(23 min.) as needed. Carry out some formative assessment of their curiosity
and interaction with snow. Give more whole class guidance if
needed. Make sure the students are taking turns with the die and
following the instructions properly.
2. If there is time, take some photos or videos of the students carrying
out the activity and interacting with the dice.

Closure 1 When there is only a couple minutes left, get the classs attention. Thank
(2 min.) the students for their participation and hard work. Get them to put their
ice cubes in the sink and to clean-up. Transition to centers.

Sponge Activity Students whose ice-cube is completely melted, can clean-up and then go to
centers.
Assessment Observational: Observe/converse/use questioning with the students to get a
sense for their understanding of cause and effect and how ice melts. Use
photo/video evidence if possible.

Specific Learner Some students may need extra help with figuring out the numbers on the dice.
Considerations Encourage them to ask their table peers for help, and then assist them as well if
and Adaptations needed. Some students may need extra support with following the directions
and staying on track. Assist these students as needed.