Reflections on Ice

Paul Dunleavy

Description:

Did you know you can use different types of light to investigate ice? Explore the properties of ice using different wavelengths of light.

Time:

60 minutes class time, plus prep time

Grade Level:

5, Middle School (6-8)

Next Generation Science Standards:

5-PS1-3

Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

MS.PS4.2

Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.

Utah Core Standards:

8.1.2

Obtain information about various properties of matter, evaluate how different materials’ properties allow them to be used for particular functions in society and communicate your findings.

8.2.5

Develop and use a model to describe the structure of waves and how they are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.

Materials

Ice Investigation Sheets (Shine a Light on Ice,
Color Coded Ice, Visible or Invisible?) 1 of each for each student
Pencils
8 copies of the Amazing Electromagnetic Spectrum Cartoon
12 flashlights
2 UV lights (blacklights)
1 sheet each of red, blue, and green colored gel (colored filters)
6 containers that are 6”x 2” or larger (i.e. pans or trays) to hold water
1 box of food coloring (red, yellow, green, blue)
1 ice cube tray
1 small spoon
1 bottle of tonic water (preferred) or 2 sheets of white copier paper (alternate)
6 sheets of cardstock
Tape
Paper
Water
Access to freezer
Access to a dark room for the group activity
Marker

Directions

Gather all materials ahead of time, and review teacher background information about water and ice.
You will want to split your classroom into small groups for this activity which has three stations.
Download the GBO printable Reflections on Ice directions below to complete activity.

Attachment	Size
GBO Printable Version	221.17 KB
Station 1 & 2 Lab Sheet	37.96 KB
Station 3 & 4 Lab Sheet	38.66 KB
Station 5 & 6 Lab Sheet	76.97 KB
Amazing Magnetic Spectrum Cartoon	48.13 KB

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