Geology
Magic Crystals Lab
In this lab, the student will create their own crystals and possibly eat them too. Learn the lattice structure of crystals and make a time-lapse video.
- Teacher handout (pdf, 123 KB, 4 pages)
- Student handout (pdf, 115 KB, 4 pages)
Eclipses and Shadows Lab
In this lab, the student will see how the movement of the sun and moon relate to a solar and lunar eclipse. In this case, the sun will be a handheld flashlight or a mounted wall light, the moon will be a small Styrofoam ball and the Earth will be a larger Styrofoam ball.
- Teacher handout (pdf, 143 KB, 6 pages)
- Student handout (pdf, 115 KB, 4 pages)
Weathering Rocks Lab
In this lab, the student will investigate the weathering of rocks, both physically and chemically. The students should have an introductory lesson on how rocks go through changes. The students should also understand the difference between a physical and chemical change.
- Teacher handout (pdf, 109 KB, 4 pages)
- Student handout (pdf, 120 KB, 5 pages)
Phenyl Salicylate Demonstration
Amaze your students by demonstrating the melting point of phenyl salicylate and the recrystallization right before their eyes. This is a great introductory demonstration for a unit on minerals.
- Teacher handout (pdf, 206 KB, 2 pages)
Video (mp4, 7.78 MB) Related Product: T-1050
Copper Sulfate Crystallization
In this lab, crystallization occurs by heating water and dissolving copper sulfate into a saturated solution. When the temperature of the saturated solution begins to lower, crystals will begin to form.
- Teacher’s Handout (pdf, 281 KB, 3 pages)
- Student’s Handout (pdf, 205 KB, 2 pages)
