Science experiments for preschoolers pose a unique challenge. The experiments have to be intelligent enough to induce some knowledge and relevant information into the minds of the children, yet simple enough for the tiny tots to easily grasp that information. Such experiments need to be tailor-made for the young minds and, hence, must be much different from science experiments designed for older students. One of the simplest and most effective experiments for preschoolers is a basic frozen salt and sugar experiment, which shows kids the different effects these common, everyday items have on elements such as water and ice.
- 3 ice cubes
- Sugar
- Salt
- Stopwatch
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Instructions
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Take three ice cubes and place them on a solid level surface away from any direct source of heat. Line them up, one next to the other.
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Sprinkle the first ice cube with a small amount of standard table salt, the second ice cube with the same amount of sugar, and leave the third cube as it is.
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Use the stopwatch to measure and record the time each cube takes to melt completely. Compare the timings to get an idea of how salt and sugar affect the melting rate of ice. You will find that the cube sprinkled with salt dissolves the quickest of the three.