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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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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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Analog Flash for Windows In this task, students will create an artistic project that combines various fields as their senior project. This task includes: |
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Balls and Ramp This task focuses on the Position and Motion of Objects. Students must become familiar with the concept that energy can be tranferred between objects by measuring the distances a cup is pushed by a rolling ball. This task includes: |
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Best Buy Tickets In this task, students must illustrate the best possible choices for printing, in terms of cost efficiency, for ticket printing. This task includes: |
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Best Size Cans In this task, students must find the can dimensions that will provide the smallest surface area while still being able to hold the predetermined volume of soda. This task includes: |
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Bird's Nest In this task, students will examine a graph to determine a relationship between the length and width of bird's eggs. This task includes: |
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Birds, Insects, Balloons: Kindergarten Flight Study In this task students will explore ratio and proportions through a flight study, designing and and creating various flying objects. This task includes: |
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Bunting This task requires students to calculate the amount of material needed to make enough bunting to circle a yard. This task includes: |
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