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How do jewelers tell the difference between diamonds, glass, and cubic zirconia? A sparkling simulation demonstrates how to use a ray of light to determine the substance and ideal shape for a diamond. Scholars control the material, table, crown, and depth for each trial.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Designed
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a jeweler to speak to the class or take a field trip to a jewelry store
Classroom Considerations
- Must have a free CK-12 account before accessing the interactive
- Assumes prior knowledge of angles and interpreting graphs
Pros
- Offers a video walk-through of how to use the simulator
- Includes answers to some of the worksheet questions, allowing you to check for understanding
Cons
- None