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Salt, Diamonds and DNA: 5 Surprising Facts About Crystals Instructional VideoSalt, Diamonds and DNA: 5 Surprising Facts About Crystals Instructional Video
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:07
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Salt, Diamonds and DNA: 5 Surprising Facts About Crystals

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What is your favorite crystal? Scholars learn about the variety of different crystal in an episode of a video series on chemical reactions. The video presents intriguing facts about these crystals that make each unique—a fun approach to hook viewers!

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

crystal structure, crystals, dna, diamonds, molecular structure, salt

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use models to create the lattice structure of different types of crystals
  • Ask pupils to record five interesting facts about crystals as they watch the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a basic understanding of molecular structure
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses humor to add interest to the presentation
  • Images add clarity to the concepts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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