On a crisp winter day, with a fresh blanket of snow covering the schoolyard, the students of Greenwood Middle School decided to have an epic snowball fight! Teams were quickly formed, strategies discussed, and an air of playful competition filled the day. Every team started building their forts and stockpiling snowballs. The secret to a perfect snowball, they shared, was not too hard that it would hurt someone, but firm enough to hold its shape when thrown. Amidst the laughter and fun, some began to wonder about the snow itself. Why did it stick together to form a snowball? It turns out the tiny ice crystals in snow can melt slightly when squeezed and refreeze, acting as a natural glue. And why was snow white, they pondered, when water and ice were clear? This was because snowflakes reflect sunlight in every direction, and since sunlight is white, so is the snow! Rules were established to ensure everyone's safety; no snowballs to the face, and no rocks or ice hidden within them. As the day ended, the students returned home, rosy-cheeked and bright-eyed, having learned more than just how to wage a friendly snowball war.