Creating Ice Core Layers

To measure the thickness of ice sheets

To predict future climate changes

To study the current weather patterns

To understand the Earth's past climate

Extra large Pringles can

Graduated cylinder

Real insects

Instant coffee

Dissolving coffee in water

Freezing the Pringles can

Pouring 110 milliliters of water

Adding gravel

To prevent the layers from blending

To make the ice core more transparent

To ensure the insects stay in place

To speed up the freezing process

Gravel

110 milliliters of water

60 milliliters of water with dissolved coffee

60 milliliters of water

Insects

Food coloring

More water

Gravel

Pour it directly

Use a spoon

Mix it with water first

Make a funnel with paper

In the first layer

In a later layer

In the second layer

In the third layer

48 hours

6 hours

1 hour

12 to 24 hours

To ensure the layers are even

To prevent re-pouring the same layer

To track the freezing time

To label the materials used