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Velocity This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Motions and Forces. Students must determine the average speed, by using the averages, that a toy car travels for three different distances. This task includes: |
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Vive Le Revelucion! In this task, students will combine chemisty, art, and history in a piece depicting their researched revolution. This task includes: |
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We Can Take Care of Our Planet! In this task, students will be a part of this two part task to tackle environmental issues and brainstorm what can be done in the future to solve these problems. This task includes: |
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Why Does Ms. Costa Have Worms? In this task, students will explore the concepts of composting and vermicomposting through inquiry based learning. They will then collaborate as a class to create worm bins for the school to begin composting lunches. This task includes: |
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Writing on the Walls In this task, students will study and research the issue of graffiti, exploring its history and modern sociological impact. They will represent their journey through a photo journal. This task includes: |
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YOUville: Creating a civilization that meets basic needs In this task, students will use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs pyramid to create a civilization through completing four tasks. This task includes: |
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