Bathtub Science
Explore the States of Water!
Beginner
Play with ice cubes during bath time to explore liquids and solids.
Tip: Label the states as you feel them. For example, say “liquid” while touching the water, and “solid” while touching the ice cubes.
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Intermediate
Play with ice cubes during bath time while discussing the properties of water and temperature.
Tip: When playing with the ice cubes, say things like “When water gets really cold, it turns into a solid (ice)”, and “When ice is heated, it turns into a liquid (water).”
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Experienced
Play with ice cubes during bath time; predict whether ice will melt under different circumstances.
Tip: For example, ask “Do you think the ice cube will melt faster by heating it, cooling it, or leaving it out of the water?”
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Why is this important?
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Exploring water in its different states allows children to learn scientific concepts at an early age.
References: Anders, Y., Hardy, I., Pauen, S., Ramseger, J., Sodian, B., & Steffensky, M. (2018). Early science education – Goals and process-related quality criteria for science teaching. Barbara Budrich Publishers. Kambouri-Danos, M., Ravanis, K., Jameau, A., & Boilevin, J. M. (2019). Precursor models and early years science learning: A case study related to the water state changes. Early Childhood Education Journal, 47, 475-488. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-019-00937-5