The melting snowman

Children build mini snowmen and check where they melt the fastest.

Steps

1. Children build three identical small snowmen outside and bring them in on trays.
2. We put one near the radiator, another on the windowsill, the third we wrap in a scarf.
3. Every 10 minutes children check what is happening and draw the results.
4. Conversation: why does a scarf protect against melting and not heat up?

Tip: If there is no snow, use crushed ice from the freezer.

Materials needed

• Plastic trays (3 pieces)
• Magnifying glass for children (2 pieces)