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Supercooled Water Drops
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In this activity, learners touch supercooled water drops with an ice crystal and trigger the water drops to freeze instantly.

Crystal Painting
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In this activity, learners will "paint" their own crystal artwork by creating a picture with a super saturated salt solution.

We all Scream for Ice Cream
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In this activity, learners observe how salinity affects the freezing point of water by making and enjoying ice cream.

Crystal Stencil Stars
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In this activity on page 6 of the PDF, learners dissolve Epsom salt in water and discover that the resulting solution can be used to create a work of art.
Crystal Garden
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Visitors observe a tray holding a crystal-covered brick. The crystals were created by evaporation of a solution containing liquid bluing, ammonia, and salt.
Growing Rock Candy
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In this activity, learners make their own rock candy. Crystals will grow from a piece of string hanging in a cup of sugar water. The edible crystals may take up to a week to form.

Crystals: Grow Your Own Garden
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In this simple activity (on page 2 of the PDF), learners make a crystal garden using salt, water, and a brick.

A Closer Look at Crystals
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In this activity, learners compare different types of salt crystals under a magnifying glass.