It's been bitterly cold here this week. One day the frost hung around on the grass until well after lunch. I have to admit I just walked through the garden and didn't really notice, but my girls were mesmerised by it, which just shows you how the simplest of things can provide hours of entertainment.
We found a big stack of frozen pine cones we'd collected the week before and a very cold ball which didn't bounce so well.
S found some ice but thought it was glass.
We talked about why we have frost and why the ice feels cold, and what we could do to make the ice melt.
We then went inside and tried making frost with ice and salt.
Last Updated on June 16, 2023 by Emma Vanstone
Verily, Victoria Vocalises says
It really shows that you don't have to venture further than your own back garden to find some fun! I am a fellow Love All Blogs sponsor and getting round to all the other sponsors sites to say hi! 🙂
ScienceSparks says
Hello...thanks for stopping by.
Pinkoddy says
I can't say I've ever made my own frost. It is definitely here now - mixed in with the very cold fog.
ScienceSparks says
I know, proper mid winter weather!
jj says
This looks like great fun-our part of the country is just starting to get chilly so we will be able to try this soon
Please feel free to link this or any math or science related ideas to my Christmas/winter themed science link up. I am trying to collect awesome ideas like yours in one place
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