[Catalist] RACI WA Crystal Growing Competition

[Ben Fletcher]

Have your students ever tried to grow crystals?

Here is an opportunity for students to take part in a national scientific competition. Crystals are everywhere, just think of our daily lives.  Sugar, salt, diamonds and emeralds are crystals and LCD computer and television screens work because of the many tiny crystals inside. Where else can you find crystals? How about your classroom?  Enter this Competition to create your own crystals within six weeks and have a chance to have these crystals judged and entered into a National Competition organized by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Read the separate flyer for more information about the National Crystal Growing Competition.



The process is safe and simple, and designed to encourage students to develop an interest in Chemistry from a young age. Students can participate as individuals or with a friend, small groups or class groups.  The competition is open to students in Grades PP - 6 at the primary level, and students in Grades 7, 8, 9 & 10 at the secondary level. And from 2016, the competition will be open to students in Grades 11 & 12. Students at this level are invited to demonstrate their broader knowledge and grow more complex crystals, from any substance that can be safely sent through the mail.



During the project, the students observe the process and write observations, and submit a one-page report with each crystal for judging. Prizes are allocated for each grade (grades Prep - 3 are judged together). If insufficient entries are received for a grade, more than one grade may be judged together. All students participating will receive a crystal sticker and a participation certificate. The winner(s) will receive an award and a team / individual merit certificates.

Follow this this link<https://www.raci.org.au/branches/wa-schools/crystal-comp> for more info and how to enter

Ben Fletcher
RACI WA Branch Coordinator/Accreditation Administration

RACI WA Branch Office
PO Box 114
NORTH BEACH WA 6920
ph.: 0403 022 968
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