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Young chemists grow ionic crystals, metallic crystals, and supersaturated crystals in three different lab experiments. Observing these under a microscope allows pupils to compare the various structures.
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Instructional Ideas
- Contact a geologist to visit the class
- Instruct pupils to create a Venn diagram of ionic vs. metalic crystals
Classroom Considerations
- Experiments require a window with sunlight or a strong light source
- Plan for the proper disposal of test tubes; you might have to throw many of them away by the end of the third experiment
- Lesson seven in an 11-part series
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- Lesson provides background information
- The resource includes extension ideas
- Includes many differentiation strategies at the end of the lesson
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