$5.00
K-5
Grade Lvl:2-5
Invite students to combine science and art as they explore the fascinating properties of desiccants like salt. In this creative winter-themed lesson, learners discover how salt absorbs water and marvel at how snowflakes form and why they have their characteristic symmetrical shapes. Students design their own snowflakes with glue and salt, then add watercolor paint to watch vibrant colors spread, revealing the salt’s water-absorbing power in real time. This memorable, hands-on activity makes complex science visible and produces beautiful artwork students can be proud to display.
How does salt interact with water?
5-PS1-3, 5-ESS2-2, Creating Anchor Standards 1-3 (National Core Art Standards)
