How special are crystals?
Is an understanding of crystals helpful?
Please see the tabs to the left for guiding structure, success criteria and examples.
Planning document
First draft: 2nd April
Final draft: 7th April
Task Overview
You will create a scientific argument that explores the importance of crystals in chemistry and
in the real world.
Your response must:
1. Demonstrate your understanding of ionic and covalent structures
2. Use this knowledge to evaluate how “special” crystals are
3. Critically assess whether understanding crystals is helpful, using the criteria provided
Final Product (choose one)
Students can choose the format to encourage engagement and differentiation:
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Scientific essay (700–900 words)
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Presentation (5–7 minutes + slides)
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Poster + written explanation (500 words)
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Debate speech (arguing yes or no)