Today's Classroom Activities :

Comparing Crystals

Comparing Crystals
Science Take your class to www.unmuseum.org for some experiments that compare sugar and salt crystals. For more information about crystals and minerals in general go to the Smithsonian site at www.nmnh.si.edu

Crystal Ornaments
Science/Art Fill a one-quart wide mouth jar with hot water. Add one cup of Borax laundry booster and stir until dissolved. Bend chenille stems around cookie cutters to form shapes. Glue or twist the loose ends together. Attach a 12-inch piece of string to the shape and tie the other end to a pencil. Immerse the shape in the water using the pencil to support it. Leave it in water for 2-8 hours. The longer it is left in, the more crystals will form. Remove the shape from the solution and let it dry thoroughly on waxed paper. Attach a ribbon hanger and display.

Follow the simple activities in Growing Crystals to have your students growing edible and non-edible crystals in only a few days.