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Friday, January 31, 2014
Why are all snowflakes different?
We loved seeing snowflakes fall on Tuesday! Have you ever wondered why are all snowflakes different? Research this and explain your answer in the comment section below (or you can email Mrs.Daniel).
We did some research and discovered that snowflakes are unique because they are shaped by their paths to the ground. As they follow their path to the ground, the different temperatures and the amount of moisture help shape them.
Colten learned that as the snowflakes fall, they each go through clouds with different temperatures and moisture levels, so they all have unique shapes! Neat!
Caleigh and I did some research this weekend as well! We learned the same as the information posted above. We also learned that snowflakes will only have 6 points. Cool!
This is what Rilee Grace found online: As snowflakes tumble through the air, swirling and spiraling, they each take a different path to the ground. Each snowflake falls and floats through clouds with different temperatures and moisture levels, which shapes each snowflake in a unique way. Even though two snowflakes may form in the same cloud, their different journeys to the ground will affect their shape and size, giving each snowflake its own unique identity. - See more at: http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-are-all-snowflakes-different/#sthash.E859y04O.dpuf
I love to see all the research our little wonderers are doing! Thank you for the great support at home! They are so proud and I know they appreciate this special time you are sharing together.
Lindsey found something interesting about snowflakes online also. A snowflake actually begins as a tiny dust or pollen particle. As it falls through the atmosphere it becomes wet then freezes into a tiny crystal of ice. As it continues falling, a snowflake is formed.
Parker and I found that snowflakes are ice crystals that form in the clouds when the air is below freezing. Crystals have molecules which line up to form six sides or a hexagon. This is why snowflakes have six sides. The crystals fall through layers which have different temperatures and each layer also has more or less water to add to the snowflake. The air currents make the snowflakes swirl in the air and each snowflake takes a unique path downward thus a unique snowflake is formed.
Molly discovered that snowflakes are made from water, vapor, and dust that contains pollen. Snowflakes are shaped when they fall to the ground. They are all different sizes and shapes.
We did some research and discovered that snowflakes are unique because they are shaped by their paths to the ground. As they follow their path to the ground, the different temperatures and the amount of moisture help shape them.
ReplyDeleteColten learned that as the snowflakes fall, they each go through clouds with different temperatures and moisture levels, so they all have unique shapes! Neat!
ReplyDeleteCaleigh and I did some research this weekend as well! We learned the same as the information posted above. We also learned that snowflakes will only have 6 points. Cool!
ReplyDeleteThis is what Rilee Grace found online:
ReplyDeleteAs snowflakes tumble through the air, swirling and spiraling, they each take a different path to the ground. Each snowflake falls and floats through clouds with different temperatures and moisture levels, which shapes each snowflake in a unique way. Even though two snowflakes may form in the same cloud, their different journeys to the ground will affect their shape and size, giving each snowflake its own unique identity. - See more at: http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-are-all-snowflakes-different/#sthash.E859y04O.dpuf
I love to see all the research our little wonderers are doing! Thank you for the great support at home! They are so proud and I know they appreciate this special time you are sharing together.
ReplyDeleteLindsey found something interesting about snowflakes online also. A snowflake actually begins as a tiny dust or pollen particle. As it falls through the atmosphere it becomes wet then freezes into a tiny crystal of ice. As it continues falling, a snowflake is formed.
ReplyDeleteParker and I found that snowflakes are ice crystals that form in the clouds when the air is below freezing. Crystals have molecules which line up to form six sides or a hexagon. This is why snowflakes have six sides. The crystals fall through layers which have different temperatures and each layer also has more or less water to add to the snowflake. The air currents make the snowflakes swirl in the air and each snowflake takes a unique path downward thus a unique snowflake is formed.
ReplyDeleteWow, Parker and Lindsey, you taught us something new during our Wonder Time this morning! Thanks for your great research!
ReplyDeleteBrooks found that when snowflakes form they freeze into almost infinite possibilities of shapes and sizes
ReplyDeleteMolly discovered that snowflakes are made from water, vapor, and dust that contains pollen. Snowflakes are shaped when they fall to the ground. They are all different sizes and shapes.
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