The Biggest Snowman: Exploring States of Matter and Chemical/Physical Changes with Fake Snow
In this lesson, students cover concepts like states of matter and chemical changes. Students will apply these concepts to an activity where they will make fake snow. Students will be challenged to make the largest snowman.The lesson closes with some data collection and analysis.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cc3DBArhUrBCWfH6yN4pnBkRnEwstLOd/edit?u…Subject Area
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