Frozen Cup Holder

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Fill a container with water and let it freeze into a solid block, perfect for chilling refreshing beverages on a hot day. Overview and Background The Science Behind Ice Cubes Ice cubes have been a staple in cooling drinks for centuries, but have you ever stopped to think about the science behind them? Lesson Plan and Activity Activity 1: Creating Ice Cubes Objective: Students will learn how to create ice cubes using water and a freezer. Materials: • A container filled with water • A freezer Instructions: 1. Fill the container with water, making sure it is at room temperature. 2. Place the container in the freezer and let it freeze for several hours or overnight. 3. Once frozen, remove the ice cube from the freezer and place it in a glass of your favorite drink. Activity 2: Experimenting with Ice Cubes Objective: Students will learn about the different properties of ice cubes and how they can be used to cool drinks. Materials: • A variety of containers filled with water at different temperatures • A thermometer Instructions: 1. Fill each container with a different amount of water, making sure it is at room temperature. 2. Place each container in the freezer and let it freeze for several hours or overnight. 3. Once frozen, remove the ice cubes from the freezer and place them in glasses filled with different types of drinks. 4. Use a thermometer to measure the temperature of each drink after adding an ice cube. Activity 3: Designing an Ice Cube Objective: Students will learn about the importance of design when it comes to creating ice cubes. Materials: • A variety of materials, such as food coloring and shapes cut from plastic or metal Instructions: 1. Use the materials provided to create unique designs on the surface of a container filled with water. 2. Place the container in the freezer and let it freeze for several hours or overnight. 3. Once frozen, remove the ice cube from the freezer and place it in a glass of your favorite drink. Assessment Students will be assessed based on their participation in each activity and their understanding of the science behind ice cubes.