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Explore the science behind slippery ice. Ice is most slippery when it begins to melt, but even when temperatures are below freezing, ice becomes slippery when you walk on it. The video lesson explains how adding pressure to a solid lowers its melting point. As the ice melts, it becomes slippery!
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as an introduction when discussing the effect of pressure on melting points
- Ask learners to write a three-sentence summary after viewing the video
Classroom Considerations
- Monitor pupil access to the YouTube comments as they may not be appropriate
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Short length helps holds viewers' attention
- Highlights the molecular changes during melting
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- None