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Classification This task (in PALM and in PALS) is in the Properties of Objects and Materials domain. Students must divide provided objects based on observable traits and explain their classification techniques. This task includes: |
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Classifying Candy I This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of properties of objects and materials. Students must separate the given candy based on observation and explain their classifications. This task includes: |
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Classifying Candy III This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of properties of objects and materials. Students must separate the given candy, creating a classification tree based on properties. This task includes: |
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Classifying Rocks This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Properties of Objects and Materials, and the Proprties of Earth Materials. Studets must classify rocks by observable properties. This task includes: |
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Containers This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowedge of Physical Proprties of Matter and Heat Transfer. Students must first determine which container, each with a different insulator, will keep a hot drink warm for the longest. After, students practice hands-on skills by observing and recording the temperatures of hot water over a ten minute interval. This task includes: |
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Elementary NCTM Activity - Air Temperature This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Atmosphere Unit. Students must calculate the average air temperature. This task includes: |
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Elementary NCTM Activity - Budding This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Land Cover Unit. Students will name the shape created when using the given dimensions. This task includes: |
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Elementary NCTM Activity - Rainfall This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Atmosphere Unit. Students must calculate the amount of rainfall. This task includes: |
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Elementary NCTM Activity - Soil Moisture This task is PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Soils Unit. Students will calculate the amount of moisture in a soil sample. This task includes: |
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Elementary NCTM Activity - Soil Temperature This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Soils Unit. Students must reset a thermometer. This task includes: |
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