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PS1.A-H3 Disciplinary Core ideas resources

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PS1.A-H3 | Disciplinary Core ideas

The structure and interactions of matter at the bulk scale are determined by electrical forces within and between atoms.

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Electric Crystals: Exploring how crystal symmetry can power everyday life

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9, 10, 11, 12

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Crystals aren't magic, but they are amazing! In this student-driven, lecture-free lesson, students will do card sorts, build hands-on models, solve engineering design puzzles, and more! The whole experience is connected through a beautifully crafted comic and supporting videos.

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Lesson 4

Through a (heavily scaffolded) calculation to compute the dipole moment of a crystal subunit, students interpret variables for distance and electric charge.

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