Making ice | In Search of More Solutions | 11–14 years

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry

Explore the properties of water and ice in this planning activity

An everyday activity, like making ice, can hide some cool chemistry. Use this resource with your key stage 3 and equivalent learners to contextualise everyday science and engage your class in small group work. They will investigate: ‘Which makes ice faster, hot or cold water?’. This is an open-ended problem-solving activity where learners will develop their method writing and planning skills. Download the teacher notes (including answers), MS PowerPoint slides, scaffolded and unscaffolded student worksheets.

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