Here in Ohio, we just may get to see some of the whirling white wonders of winter this Friday. I love snow! (And not just because it could be the harbinger of a snow day). The beauty and intricacy of each snowflake has always intrigued me. One of my favorite snowy time books to share is Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. It recounts the true story of William Bentley who was one of the first people to ever take photographs of snowflakes.
After reading Bentley's biography, the video above is an intriguing segue into the science of how snowflakes are made, where they can be found, and who in our modern day world is carrying on Snowflake Bentley's same lifelong fascination. Prepares the way for some great compare/contrast discussions as well!
Hope you and your students find this as enjoyable as we did.
Happy Wednesday!
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