Crystals

If you wanted to find liquid crystals, where would you look?

• In caves

• In electronic devices

• In a medicine cabinet

• In a kitchen

Which term describes the physical structure of all crystals?

• Geometric

• Random

• Liquid

• Carbon-based

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How are crystals grouped?

• According to their sizes

• According to the elements that make them up

• According to their colors

• According to the shapes of their crystal lattice

What activity are we doing?

• Crystals

• Slime

• Putty

• Oobleck

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A solid material with a repeating, organized arrangement of atoms or molecules that forms a specific geometric shape.

• crystal

• quartz

• calcite

• transparency

A common mineral with a hexagonal crystal shape and various colors, including amethyst (purple) and citrine (yellow, orange, brown).

• quartz

• calcite

• barite

• pyrite

The way crystals can form in different shapes, such as cubic, prismatic, or tabular.

• growth patterns

• transparency

• mohs scale

• gemstone

A mineral known for its rhombohedral (like a slanted cube or a stretched-out square) crystal shape and its ability to effervesce (fizz) with acid.  It may be colorless, creamy white, or shades of brownish colors.

• quartz

• calcite

• barite

• pyrite

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Also known as "fool's gold". It forms cubic crystals and can be metallic yellow in color. While not valuable like gold, it can be interesting to find and collect.

• quartz

• calcite

• barite

• pyrite

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

A common mineral in Oklahoma, particularly in the western part of the state. It forms bladed or tabular crystals that are often colorless, white, or light shades of blue, yellow, or brown. It is used in the oil and gas industry as a drilling mud additive.

• quartz

• calcite

• barite

• pyrite

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1