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Insects and Spiders In this task, students will use various materials to create either an insect or a spider and explain why it is one or the other. This task includes: |
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Keep Cool This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Properties of Objects and Materials. Students must test cups of various materials to determine which would be best suited to keep a cold drink cool on a hot day. This task includes: |
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Magnetic Mapping In this task, students will work in groups to observe and record the effects of various objects on a compass. This task includes: |
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Magnetic Testing In this task, students must explore which of the given items are magnetic and record observations while answering further questions. This task includes: |
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Magnifiers In this task, students will observe the magnification ability of materials with various opaqueness. This task includes: |
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Making Marbles In this task, students must observe, record, and analyze data on three various size marbles in order to answer follow up questions. This task includes: |
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Measurement: Length, Volume, and Temperature This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Properties of Objects and Materials. Students must practice basic laboratory skills by measuring, recording temperature, and calculating the volume of water needed. This task includes: |
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Measurement: Using the Balance This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Properties of Objects and Materials. Students must practice basic lab skills by using a balance to weigh various objects. This task includes: |
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Minerals In this task, students must identify four minerals using a scratch test to examine their hardness and softness. This task includes: |
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Mystery Boxes In this task, students must make observations of unknown objects inside of boxes by other means than eyesight and answer questions. This task includes: |
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