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LEARNING LOG 2: Observe, Connect and Reflect on Your Learning
PART III – Symmetry in Crystals The most striking examples of symmetry…are crystals. Herman Weyl
Period Focus Image Question Your Observations
Complete at the end of Week 5
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Uvarovite is a gemstone rich in chromium. What are your main observations about uvarovite symmetry from studying the external form? (30 - 40 words) (2 marks)
What is your personal favourite gemstone and what is its space group. (up to 20 words) (2 marks) Complete at the end of Week 6
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What observations can you make about these octahedra of cubic cristobalite, another polymorph of quartz, ‘frozen’ in volcanic glass? (30 - 40 words) (2 marks) You probably agree with Herman Weyl that crystals can be strikingly beautiful. Describe the external form of your favorite crystal? (20 - 30 words) (2 marks) PART IV –Symmetry and Technology MAY: “Oh! Have the crystals faults like us?”
LECTURER: “Certainly May. Their best virtues are shown in fighting their faults. And some have a great many faults; and some are very naughty crystals indeed.” John Ruskin
Period Focus Image Question Your Observations
Complete at the end of Week 7
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The Art Tower in Mito, Japan is constructed from face-sharing tetrahedra. Describe an ‘extreme’ example of symmetry in art or architecture that excites you. (up to 50 words) (4 marks) Complete at the end of Week 8 Write a short, reflective essay, comparing your knowledge of symmetry at the beginning of this MOOC with what you now understand. In this way, articulate your personal exploration of symmetry in the past 8 weeks. (100 - 200 words)
(4 marks)
LEARNING LOG 2: Observe, Connect and Reflect on Your Learning
PART III – Symmetry in Crystals The most striking examples of symmetry…are crystals. Herman Weyl
Period Focus Image Question Your Observations
Complete at the end of Week 5
Image 5
Uvarovite is
PART III – Symmetry in Crystals The most striking examples of symmetry…are crystals. Herman Weyl
Period Focus Image Question Your Observations
Complete at the end of Week 5
Image 5
Uvarovite is a gemstone rich in chromium. What are your main observations about uvarovite symmetry from studying the external form? (30 - 40 words) (2 marks)
What is your personal favourite gemstone and what is its space group. (up to 20 words) (2 marks) Complete at the end of Week 6
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What observations can you make about these octahedra of cubic cristobalite, another polymorph of quartz, ‘frozen’ in volcanic glass? (30 - 40 words) (2 marks) You probably agree with Herman Weyl that crystals can be strikingly beautiful. Describe the external form of your favorite crystal? (20 - 30 words) (2 marks) PART IV –Symmetry and Technology MAY: “Oh! Have the crystals faults like us?”
LECTURER: “Certainly May. Their best virtues are shown in fighting their faults. And some have a great many faults; and some are very naughty crystals indeed.” John Ruskin
Period Focus Image Question Your Observations
Complete at the end of Week 7
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The Art Tower in Mito, Japan is constructed from face-sharing tetrahedra. Describe an ‘extreme’ example of symmetry in art or architecture that excites you. (up to 50 words) (4 marks) Complete at the end of Week 8 Write a short, reflective essay, comparing your knowledge of symmetry at the beginning of this MOOC with what you now understand. In this way, articulate your personal exploration of symmetry in the past 8 weeks. (100 - 200 words)
(4 marks)
LEARNING LOG 2: Observe, Connect and Reflect on Your Learning
PART III – Symmetry in Crystals The most striking examples of symmetry…are crystals. Herman Weyl
Period Focus Image Question Your Observations
Complete at the end of Week 5
Image 5
Uvarovite is