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Tree Study This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Tools, Trends, and Bias. Students must measure leaves and record and analyze their data in order to formulate questions that could aid in understanding the trends, patterns, and inaccuracies in their measurements. This task includes: |
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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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Weather Patterns and Predictions In Weather Patterns and Predictions students will collect and analyze weather data to create a forecast for your area. This task includes:
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