Magali Madariaga

Science

Salty waters!
Objectives: to state salt properties.
Modality: experiment.
Grouping: group/whole class activity.
Materials:
1. 2 plastic containers
2. Markers
3. Thermometer
4. Salt
5. Small spoon.
Scientific thinking process:
 Hypothesising
 Interpreting data
 Experimenting

Procedure:
1. State the problem: which freezes first,
salt water or fresh water? Will salt water and fresh water freeze at
the same temperature?
2. write a hypothesis: students answers
(make a poster)
3. explain the experiment: list the steps to
follow in order to test the hypothesis.
4. record data: draw or write down
observations and steps during the experiment (it depends on the age
of the students)
5. draw a conclusion: based on the
observations, report what happened. Was the hypothesis true? How
does what happened compare with the hypothesis you stated in 2.
6. compare samples

Experiment:
1. write S-w on one container and F-W on the other.
2. fill both containers with water.
3. add salt to the container with the S-w label on it. (Until no more will
dissolve: should be 2 spoonfuls)
4. use the thermometer to measure and record the temperature of
water in each container.
5. place both containers into the freezer.
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6. after 24 hours, remove the containers from the freezer and record
your observations: temperature and state of water.
7. make a conclusion (fresh water will freeze, salt water won’t)
8. compare both samples and explain the reasons.