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Radiation Decay In this task, students will simulate the process of radioactive decay and half-life to understand the concept. This task includes: |
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Rain Drops In this task, students will examine raindrops on various materials used on the outside of buildings. This task includes: |
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Rate of Solvation In this task, students will explore what factors effect the rate at which a sugar cube will dissolve in water. This task includes: |
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Snell's Law This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Transfer of Energy. Students must carry out an experiment to help them determine if Corn Syrup refraction meets Federal standards by using the Snell's Law equation. This task includes: |
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Soapy Water In this task, students will design and conduct an experiment that uses several substances to try to seperate soap from water. This task includes: |
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Speed and Collisions In this task, students will design and implement an experiment that explores the relationship between speed and collisions. This task includes: |
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Survival In this task, students will determine what material to make a jacket form that will keep the wearer alive in a particular climate. This task includes: |
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Swinging In this task, students will modify a swinging apparatus after examination. This task includes: |
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The Effectiveness of Antacids In this task, students will conduct an experiment that will explore which of four antacids will neutralize acid. This task includes: |
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Vitamin C Testing In this task, students will determine which of three beverages contains the most vitamin C. This task includes: |
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