Summary:
Students make pipe cleaner shapes, then grow borax crystals on them over two days. Some crystals get so large that you can see the flat faces on them. They make a great ornament to hang near christmas lights.
Science content (2016 curriculum):
Chemistry: States of Matter, Properties of Materials (K-7)
Chemistry: Physical Changes, Solutions, Mixtures and Separating (2, 4, 5, 6)
Chemistry: Crystals (7)