I found a couple fun experiments you can do to learn about ice and what it's like. Here is a link to do your own ice excavation after creating your own 'ice storm.'
http://raisingleafs.blogspot.com/2012/07/theory-thursday-ice-excavation.html
And here is an experiment to help you learn more about ice and things that affect it:
http://learning.innerchildfun.com/2013/01/simple-science-ice-experiment.html
Have fun, good luck and tell me what you think about it!