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Reaction Rates In this task, students will observe and graph their results of the relationship between temperature and reaction rates of mixtures and then apply their knowledge to additional scenarios. This task includes: |
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Rolling Down Hill In this task, students must record and graph data collected from rolling a marble down a ramp. This task includes: |
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Sound Box In this task, students will observe and compare variables of sound boxes. This task includes: |
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Starch and Sugar Testing 2 In this task, students will determine if starch and sugar are present in mixtures. This task includes: |
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Sun and Temperatures In this task, students will apply their understandings of the relationship between temperature and environment to solve a problem. This task includes: |
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Survival In this task, students will decide which material to use for a jacket that will be best suited for a cold and windy climate. This task includes: |
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Swinging In this task, students will design modifications to a swing apparatus. This task includes: |
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Temperature and Enzymes In this task, students will experiment with mixing rennin and milk. This task includes: |
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Threads In this task, students will observe and make comparisons between burning thread. This task includes: |
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Unknown Liquids In this task, students will design and carry out an experiment to decide which of the two given solutions is more dense. This task includes: |
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