Science Buddies
Science Buddies: When Science Is Sweet: Growing Rock Candy Crystals
Though rock candy seems to be a simple enough treat, it is also pretty interesting to make. Crystallized sugar that can be grown from a sugar-water solution is just how rock candy is made. In this experiment, you will learn to make your...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Do It: Grow a Crystal
This PBS Kids site teaches students about crystals and includes an activity that shows how to make sparkling gems at home.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Cool Crystals
Make your own crystals with this fun experiment. Different crystals have different shapes. What shape did your crystals form? Video tutorial included.
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science bob.com: Make Your Own Rock Candy!
This concise site provides directions for creating rock candy using a super-saturated sugar water solution. Describes super-saturation following the procedure.
California Institute of Technology
Growing Your Own Snow Crystals
No two snowflakes are the same! Find out if that statement is true by "growing" your own snow flakes and comparing them. You need a coke bottle, dry ice and a Styrofoam cup.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Snowflakes
Make your own snowflake with this science experiment!
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Solubility of Proteins
Some proteins are soluble in aqueous solutions and some are not. Insoluble proteins can be a problem because the proteins can form large aggregates in solution which are difficult to purify, crystallize, and use in experiments. Compare...