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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: When Science Is Sweet: Growing Rock Candy Crystals

For Students 3rd - 5th
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...
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science bob.com: Make Your Own Rock Candy!

For Students 3rd - 5th
This concise site provides directions for creating rock candy using a super-saturated sugar water solution. Describes super-saturation following the procedure.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Grow Rock Candy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the crystal patterns and shapes of select minerals (diamond, quartz, muscovite, and topaz) and how to grow your own rock candy crystals.

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