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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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The Nutritional Content of Food In this task, students will test whether or not the food samples contain protein or starch. This task includes: |
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Using the Microscope In this task, students will demonstrate their ability to use a microscope. 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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Water - Holding Capacity In this task, students will determine how much water various materials can hold. This task includes: |
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Water Regulation In this task, students will examine graphs about paramecia behavior under various conditions. 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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