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Acid and Bases - Alien 3 In this task, students will conduct an experiment to decide which solution is more acidic by adding each to a base. This task includes: |
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Acid and Its Effects In this task, students will work in group for a ocuple weeks to determine the effects that acid rain would have on their surroundings. This task includes: |
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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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Air in Soil This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Structure of the Earth System. Students must follow an experiment to calculate the percent of air in a soil sample, and then design another experiment to determine the amount of water in a sample. This task includes: |
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Barometer In this task, students will design and create a barometer to repeatedly test the air pressure, applying their gained knowledge to real life atmospheric scenarios. 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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Building Materials In this task, students will decide which rock type is best to make benches and tables. 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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