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Acids and Bases - Vinegar 1 In this task, students will design and perform an experiment to test the strength of acids and bases. This task includes: |
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Acids and Bases - Vinegar 2 In this task, students will design and perform an experiment to test the strength of acids and bases. This task includes: |
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Acids and Bases - Vinegar 3 In this task, students will design and perform an experiment to test the strength of acids and bases. This task includes: |
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Blue In this task, students will be assessed on their ability to follow instructions on carrying out a simple chemical experiment. This task includes: |
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Changing Ramp Heights This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Motions and Forces. Students must determine the relationship and variables between the energy of a rolling ball and the height of a ramp. This task includes: |
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Chemical Changes In this task, students will examine two chemical reactions in seperate bags and determine which results in a chemical change. This task includes:
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Circular Motion In this task, students will examine objects as they move in circles to see what keeps them moving in that motion. This task includes: |
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Classification of Materials This task focuses on Understanding the Scientific Inquiry. Students must use a two-way classification system to organize people and objects. This task includes: |
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Density In this task, students will design and construct a boat out of tin foil to hold as many washers as possible. This task includes: |
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Density and Buoyancy In this task, students will predict which objects will float in water and explore the reasoning. This task includes: |
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