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In this activity, learners recrystallize substances from solutions and make observations about the resulting crystals. This test can help further identify the unknown.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 4 to 24 hours
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Learners will compare the growth rate and appearance of crystals forming on small rocks to those growing on miscellaneous objects. Learners will also investigate how temperature (warm vs.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners touch supercooled water drops with an ice crystal and trigger the water drops to freeze instantly.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will "paint" their own crystal artwork by creating a picture with a super saturated salt solution.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 11 2 to 4 hours
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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.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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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.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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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.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners compare different types of salt crystals under a magnifying glass.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes