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Students open up containers of frozen ice and place them on a table.
Exploring the Science of Ice at Riccardi Elementary

Rebecca Mulford's class explored how water transforms into ice by creating fairy ice castles. Using recycled containers, the students added food coloring to water and left it outside overnight. After removing the containers, students observed that stirring the food coloring beforehand resulted in evenly tinted ice, while unstirred, the color remained separated.

Along the way, they also discussed the properties of ice, how single-use plastics can be upcycled, and the fascinating states of water—solid, liquid, and gas.

Check out their colorful ice castles and the important lessons our students are learning about science and sustainability!

 

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