Lesson Plan

Body Full of Crystals

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Your body has lots of crystals, just not any gemstones. The first installment of a three-part unit provides a PowerPoint presentation on crystallization occurring in the human body and about crystallization in general. The resource gives kidney stones and cataracts as examples of this phenomenon.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils research different types of crystals in the human body
Classroom Considerations
  • Prerequisite biology knowledge includes understanding the urinary and digestive systems
  • Must complete the associated activity Rock Candy Your Body before the lesson
Pros
  • Includes list of vocabulary terms with links to external sites
  • Provides worksheets on which pupils can record notes and information
Cons
  • No activity within the lesson
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