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2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set The 2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set covers the content domains of life science, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and Earth science, and the cognitive domains of factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and reasoning and analysis. This task includes:
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2011 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set The 2011 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set covers the content domains of biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science, and the cognitive domains of factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and reasoning and analysis. This task includes:
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Acid Precipitation In this task, students wlll examine five solutions representing water samples and determine the acidity. This task includes: |
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Acid Precipitation - Micro In this task, students will examine five solutions representing water samples and determine acidity. This task includes: |
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Acid and Base Testing 1 In this task, students will determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, or neutral. This task includes: |
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Acid and Base Testing 1 - Micro In this task, students will determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. This task includes: |
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Acid and Base Testing 2 In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions are a base, acid, and neutral. This task includes: |
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Acid and Base Testing 2 - Micro In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. This task includes: |
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Acid and Base Testing 2 - Micro In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. This task includes: |
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Actually, it is Rocket Science In this task, students will explore the concepts of force and motion by working in groups to create a rocket powered by water pressure and air. This task includes: |
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