SNOW EXPERIMENT

Most children know that snow melts and becomes water. But most children do not know the relationship of how much snow equals how much water. For this very simple experiment you will need:

• A tall narrow glass jar
• Snow

Simply fill the jar all the way to the top with snow and put the lid on. Bring inside and watch over a period of time. The snow melts and you are left with a small quantity of water. You could take guesses as to how much water will be in the jar after the snow has melted. Mark lines on the jar with marker or tape to indicate your estimate.

Once your child has the idea, you can use different types of jars and use your estimating skills.

Enjoy!