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Rocks are made of minerals, and minerals often have crystal shapes. In this fun activity about geometry in nature, learners create their own crystal shapes out of paper. What does a tetrahedron look like? Find out here!
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- printout of PDF (on card stock if possible)
- tape
- scissors
- printer
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
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Earth Structure
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Mathematics
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Geometry
- Solid Geometry
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Geometry
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Center for Technology Innovation, Lawrence Hall of Science; Great Explorations in Math and Science, Lawrence Hall of Science
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 2010