Description
Science in the Snow is a unique winter STEM unit for kids! These materials guide students through indoor and outdoor activities designed to build Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills – all centered around a wintery theme! This unit covers the three phases of water and phase changes, properties of water molecules, intro to snow hydrology, weather station instruments, snow water equivalent, snow-to-liquid ratio calculations, and more!
Age group: This STEM unit was created with universal design in mind and is suitable for a wide range of grade levels, approximately late elementary through high school. These materials are also suitable for mixed-age group classrooms (e.g., nature/STEM camps, homeschooling). Some of the instructor guides include suggestions for making the activities simpler or more challenging, depending on your classroom’s needs.
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Materials Included (32 PDF pages total)
→ PART 1: PHASES OF WATER: three phases of water, Venn diagram activity, phase change diagrams, water molecules handouts
→ PART 2: SNOW HYDROLOGY: introductory handouts (2), movement of snow, and weather stations. Also includes two lab activities on snow water equivalent.
→ PART 3: FINAL PROJECT: estimate the amount of liquid water that will melt off the roof of your building after a snowstorm!
→ STEM activity guides for instructors and answer keys
+ Bonus online materials: Explore additional online resources to complement and expand on this unit’s topic, reference websites, and more – click here.
Please Note:
→These materials and all artwork within are for personal and single classroom use only. Please, do not sell, redistribute, share, or alter these materials. Print these materials for personal and single classroom use as many times as you like.
→Contact me if you are interested in purchasing multiple licenses for your school or organization. Ask about discount options.
→ This is an instant PDF download, not a physical item.
→ I recommend 1-sided printing on 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper. Larger papers may affect image quality.
→ Any props or books in product photos are for staging only and are not included in the purchase.
→ Due to the nature of digital products, all purchases are final. However, please contact me with any concerns or questions about your order.
→Complete the activities in this pack with adult supervision. Outdoor activities may involve certain risks including but not limited to trips/falls, exposure to the elements, wildlife, etc. Do not complete the outdoor activities in unsafe areas or conditions (steep terrain, bad weather, etc.).
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