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Activities

 

Icebergs

Timescale:
20 mins - 1 hour.
Materials
  • Large bowl of water or a deep tray
  • Access to a freezer (prepare in advance)
  • Jugs
  • Warm water
Step 1:
Freeze a large bowl full of water until solid.
Step 2:
Place in a bowl or a deep tray and give the participants jugs and another bowl of warm water.
Step 3:
As they pour the water onto the iceberg it will melt and form tunnels and caves.
Handy hints:
Please ensure that the materials you use are non-toxic.
Please read the "Things you need to know" section before you prepare for this activity.
Have fun and get mucky!
Please read the Things you need think about first section section before you prepare for this activity.
Credit:
Barbara Aitken for Sense Scotland, February 2006.