Cubic crystals can have 6, 8, and even 12 sides. Here is a presentation that shows pupils three different kinds of cubic crystalline structures: cubic, body-centered, and face-centered. These structures are then applied to three different molecules, phosphorous, sodium chloride, and ice. 

Concepts

crystal structure, molecules, cubes

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Best fits in unit on molecular structure

Classroom Considerations

• Slides seven and eight are hidden when in presentation mode
• Presentation is short, so it can easily be incorporated into a lesson

Pros

• Uses high-quality graphics
• Two slides contain teacher notes

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.2