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Crystal Ice Art

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This isn't just an art instructional activity, it's a science instructional activity too. Kids draw a lovely winter scene and then paint over it with a solution of epsom salts and water. They make predictions, then observe how crystals form as the water evaporates leaving the salt behind. This is a great idea that can be extended in so many ways. 

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crystal formation, crystals, crystal structure, evaporation

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evaporation, crystal formation, crystal structure, winter scene, crystal art, science
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K - 5th
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Science
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