Crystal Clear

 

Wintertime is a good time to see crystals. But they are around us all the time. Get clear about crystals by doing these fun activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the surprising science of snow crystals at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6zr2eLpduI
• Watch about the super crystal, diamond, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tgnkoygbD0
• Crystals can be liquids – and can be used in many ways: see the possibilities at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuWDwVHVLio
• It's time for time crystals. It’s a new kind of matter. See the reality at https://youtu.be/TjVi5L7cYLQ

 

CREATE:

• Try these cool crystal science projects: https://www.kiwico.com/diy/lists/6-cool-crystal-science-projects-for-kids
• Create your own crystals without freezing by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fqjrFzR0HE
• Grow rock candy by following the directions at https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-grow-sugar-crystals-607659

 

CARE:

• Some people think that crystals can heal.  Is that fake or fact? Find out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn4BcFKQoGc
• Does your family have any crystals? Here is how to take care of them: https://www.unearthedstore.com/blogs/guides/crystal-care-101-how-to-take-care-of-your-crystals

 

CAREERS:

There are lots of facets to crystal-related careers: scientist, teacher,  manufacturer, jeweler. Get crystal clear about the possibilities here:

• https://work.chron.com/jobs-use-crystals-20275.html
• https://www.acs.org/careers/chemical-sciences/fields/crystallography.html
• https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/jeweler/

Light Up the Stars!

• What’s a lot older than the movie stars? The star  every day: the Sun! Depending on where you live, you may few or many stars, some of them billions of years old.  Gaze at the following activities as you gaze at the sky of stars.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the life cycle of different kinds of stars at https://youtu.be/PeNuj2GH8xg
• Connect the star “dots” into constellations by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD3cnBr6KwA
• The sun is earth’s most important star; see why at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkW54j82e9U
• Have you heard of the Northern Lights? They are started by the sun. See how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MI3YDGgtN4

 

CREATE:

• Start stargazing with this kid’s guide: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/astronomy/a-kids-guide-to-stargazing
• Maker a star finder by following the directions at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/starfinder/en/
• Set your eyes on the hands-on star activities at https://www.uaf.edu/museum/education/educators/heliophysics-aurora-outre/activities/stars/index.php
• Have fun with the sun-ny activities at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/sun/

 

CARE:

• Discover how the sun star affects the earth at https://youtu.be/i_jiQzoQF5M
• Enjoy This picture book, which tells how to safe from the sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7ghJsZug60&t=67s
• It can be hard to see many stars. Why? Because of Light pollution! See its basis at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gYIeT6GrkA. And see the difference at https://youtu.be/HHLnnXgDUgc
• Are we made of stardust? Explore the possibilities at https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/are-we-really-made-of-stardust.html

 

CAREERS:

Do you get stars in your eyes thinking about stars? Your future career may lie in the stars: as an astronomer or other kind of scientist, teacher, photographer, or planetarium director. See the possibilities that follow:

1. How do you become an astronomer? Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1ZW3nVfe5A
2. https://www.iau.org/public/themes/careers/
3. https://aas.org/careers/career-in-astronomy
4. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/astronomy-jobs