Sunday, December 20, 2009

Scientists explain mystery of the triangular snowflakes

Summary: Scientists in southern California Institute of Technology in Pasadena have been able to figure out one way triangle-shaped snowflakes are formed in nature. Their research has helped them learn about aerodynamics.
http://http//www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20091216/Note2.asp

Classroom connections: Read the biography Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin.
Wilson A Bentley was the first to photograph snowflakes. Research the type of photography Bentley used and how photography has developed.
http://http//snowflakebentley.com/

Research aerodynamics and its connection to snowflake formation. Create snowflakes and examine their symmetry.

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