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Exploring Crystals Or "What Is That Stuff?"
- Level: Elementary - Middle School
- Topic: Physical Science
Description:
The purpose of this activity is to acquaint students with basic properties of crystals using an inquiry-based format that will include brainstorming/questioning, observations, and drawings by the students in the initial section. The second part of the inquiry will lead the students to activities that will include the growing of crystals while exploring the supersaturating of liquids and further exploration of crystals using assorted hands-on activities. This activity can be adapted for students from third grade up through middle school.
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Author:
Elizabeth Ann Hills
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Research Host:
C. Subah Packer Ph.D.
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- Lame Deer Junior High School
Lame Deer, MT
- 2000 Explorations in Biomedicine
- Summer Research Teacher
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- Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN
- 2000 Explorations in Biomedicine
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| Criteria useful for reviewing
student-centered learning activities
include:
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In this
activity..
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| An inquiry level of 4 or 5 | 4 |
| An integrated Internet component | No |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes |
Assessments for process skills | Yes |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | N/A |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | Yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
warnings | Yes |
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