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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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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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Velocity This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Motions and Forces. Students must determine the average speed, by using the averages, that a toy car travels for three different distances. 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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Where Rubber Meets Road In this task, students will experiment with the amount of force needed to begin two blocks moving on a strip of asphalt. This task includes: |
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Wig-Wag In this task, students will investigate how different weights effect a wig-wag apparatus. This task includes: |
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pH Acid Base Indicators In this task, students will test four solutions and determine their pH values. This task includes: |
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