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CCDC > Scientific Community > Education and Outreach > Outreach Activities

Outreach Activities

A collage of pictures showcasing various educational activities and resources for learning at home.

Explore the wonders of crystals with home-friendly activities! These activities can be followed using our simple handouts, with additional materials that you can find in the house for optional hands-on learning.

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Home Learning Activities

“CCDC Home Learning” is a collection of activities for kids to introduce them to the wonders of crystals. These home-friendly activities can be followed using our simple handouts, with additional materials that you can find in the house for the optional hands-on learning.

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Science Festivals

The CCDC engages with the next generation of scientists through a number of activities and science festivals. The festival activities have been translated to activities that can be done at home.

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Educational Games

Learn about protein-drug binding through a matching card game and explore the periodic table and crystallographic world through the elements battlecards!

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Elements in Crystals

Explore the Periodic Table through crystal structures.

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Outreach Activities in the Community

Discover outreach resources and activities created by members of the community with the support of the CCDC Engagement Grants. From games to videos to ideas to create your crystal growth kits, find out what material is available and in which languages.

Outreach in the Community

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