Students will brainstorm and develop investigable questions related to crystal growth and identify one variable they are curious to explore, using graphic organizers to structure their ideas and questions.

Students will systematically design their experiment by identifying a variable to change, creating a clear step-by-step investigative plan using graphic organizers, and ensuring the methodology controls all other variables for valid comparative results with their control group.

Students will systematically gather data by conducting their controlled and experimental crystal-growing experiments, documenting their observations and measurements with the aid of graphic organizers, ensuring they consider and control variables effectively.

Students will analyze the data collected from their crystal growth experiments to identify patterns and discrepancies, complete graphic organizers to draw connections between variables and outcomes, and engage in a class discussion to interpret findings and consider alternative explanations, ensuring effective communication of their conclusions.

Students will synthesize their experiment results to draw conclusions about the impact of the variable they changed, acknowledge any limitations encountered, and prepare a clear oral presentation accompanied by their crystal artifacts to communicate their findings transparently and effectively.