This lesson will explore the phenomenon of ice cover as students learn about ways that winter is “shrinking” in the Great Lakes. They will engage with the science of phase changes as it relates to temperature.
Fire and ice, candles and snowflakes! The Curious Crew cycles through carousels, boiling water, and soap to understand convection! STEM Challenge: Designing a Candle Convection Carousel. Curious About Careers: US Fire Management Officer Persephone Whelan
Sloping slinky and wiggly water! The Curious Crew gets an “earful” from Dr. Rob on the science behind sound waves! STEM Challenge: Design a Gumdrop Wave Machine. Curious About Careers: Ultrasound Engineer Lalita Udpa