Science and Art and Ice - Oh My!
Yesterday, we tried to kick the winter doldrum blahs by creating our own icy fun. At first check of the thermometer, I read 2 degrees. That was perfect for creating our own ice using our giant outdoor freezer: the back porch. I rounded up some cupcake pans and gathered applesauce and ice cream cups that had been washed and saved for a rainy day. Each child was given their own cups to fill with water and decorate. They placed small toys, food coloring, and glitter in each cup to their own specifications. We placed them outside to freeze, and I expected them to be ready by lunch. As luck would have it, in a matter of 2 hours, the temperature had gone up 31 degrees and the sun had appeared, shining full force to melt the ice. Well, that's not what I was expecting. I went and retrieved our experiment from the back porch, then popped it in my freezer. They cups aren't very deep, so we waited about an hour. We ate lunch and finished school, t...