Crystals

We started with a solution of epsom salts and water.

We observed as the crystals formed. 

We noticed that some of the crystals were pointy and sharp. 

Some looked like glass,

some were soft and squishy looking when we used the
microscope to show them on the Smartboard.

Today we put the crystals under a microscope to see what they looked like up close.

We finished our study of snow and ice today with a good look at crystals.  It was fascinating that the crystals were all different!