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Old Problem - New Solution In this task, students will analyze the impact of a mining project and answer accompanying questions. This task includes: |
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Paper Chromatography In this task, students will perform a paper chromatography experiment and explore how this technique may be used by scientists. This task includes: |
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Radiation Decay In this task, students will simulate the process of radioactive decay and half-life to understand the concept. This task includes: |
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Radioactive Decay In this task, students will investigate and understand the relationship between radioactive decay and half-life. This task includes: |
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Rain Drops In this task, students will examine raindrops on various materials used on the outside of buildings. This task includes: |
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Rate Of Cooling Design In this task, students will design and conduct an experiment that measures the ability of various materials to insulate. This task includes: |
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Rate of Cooling Experiment In this task, students will design and conduct an experiment that measures the ability of various materials to insulate. This is done along with "Rate of Cooling Design". This task includes: |
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Rate of Solvation In this task, students will explore what factors effect the rate at which a sugar cube will dissolve in water. This task includes: |
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Seasonal Change In this task, students will determine patterns of seasonal growth by examining previous students' data. This task includes: |
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Snell's Law This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Transfer of Energy. Students must carry out an experiment to help them determine if Corn Syrup refraction meets Federal standards by using the Snell's Law equation. This task includes: |
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