This video is answering the question of what are crystals.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Crystals are solid materials made up of repeating patterns of atoms or molecules. These patterns are called crystal lattices, which give crystals their unique shapes and properties.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Create a crystal-growing experiment at home using sugar or salt, just like in the video. - Take your child on a nature walk to collect rocks and minerals, and talk about how some of them might contain crystals. - Help your child make a crystal-inspired art project, using colored paper or beads to create their own unique crystal shapes. - Read a book about crystals together, and discuss what you learned from the video and how it relates to the book.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Crystal Seekers INSTRUCTIONS: Take turns pretending to be crystals and hide throughout the house. Use clues from the video to describe the characteristics and properties of different crystals. The parent (you) can search for the hidden crystals, using the descriptions as a guide. Have fun exploring and learning about crystals together!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Crystals are solid materials made up of repetitive patterns of atoms or molecules. These patterns, called crystal lattices, give crystals their unique shapes and properties."