Kitchen Chemists: Ice Melting ChallengeAges 5-14

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Kitchen Chemists: Ice Melting Challenge

Candice Parks

Candice Parks

5.0(6)
$12/class
2 Classes

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Course Description

Homeschool friendly · Neurodivergent friendly · Mixed ages Your homeschooler who has ever wondered why cities pour salt on icy roads is about to run the exact experiment that answers it. Not a video. Not a worksheet. A real two-day lab where your child builds the experiment, makes the prediction, and finds out if they were right. On day one, students load ice cubes with different additives — salt, sugar, food coloring — freeze them overnight, and commit to a prediction: which cube melts fastest, and why? The overnight freeze builds genuine anticipation, the kind that makes a kid wake up ready to do science. On day two, they test. Room temperature, warm water, added salt — students observe, record, and compare results against their predictions. When they're right, they understand why. When they're wrong, they figure that out too. That's the scientific method working exactly as it should. By the end, your child won't just know that salt melts ice — they'll be able to explain freezing points, heat transfer, and chemical reactions in their own words, connected to real situations like winter storms and road safety. What your child walks away with: *Testing variables and comparing results *Predicting outcomes using evidence *Careful observation and recording *Connecting lab science to real life

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Meet Your Teacher

Candice Parks

*Neurodivergent teacher & homeschool mom with 20+ years of combined experience *Skilled in supporting students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences *Bachelor’s in Elementary Education & Master’s in Information Technology *Christian, wife, and mom who values faith, family, and kindness *I love reading, baking, and spending time with my family *Passionate about helping neurodivergent learners thrive in their unique strengths