Through a snow bank exploration activity students inquire about ice cave formations. Their icicle observations lead them to a discussion of stalactite formations. By incorporating the scientific process students were able to compare the two processes using hands on experimentatation while also incorporating literacy skills.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 1/1/2005Stock # sc05_042_04_22Volume 042Issue 04

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