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Anofasp In this task, students will classify three insects after comparing them based on their physical structures. This task includes: |
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Are Enzymes Specific for Their Substrates? In this task, students will collect their own data to analyze about enzyme activity. This task includes: |
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Are Fruits and Vegetables Really Made of Cells? In this task, students will design and conduct an experiment to determine whether or not fruits and vegetables are made of cells. This task includes: |
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Are We Identical Twins, Too? In this task, students will collaborate in researching genetics in order to make genetic predictions in a family. 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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Barometer In this task, students will design and create a barometer to repeatedly test the air pressure, applying their gained knowledge to real life atmospheric scenarios. This task includes: |
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Batteries and Bulbs - Brightness Meter In this task, students will create circuits to test various bulb brightnesses. This task includes: |
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Batteries and Bulbs - Home - Embedded Assessment #2 In this task, students will create multiple circuits to test various bulb brightnesses. This task includes: |
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Batteries and Bulbs - Motors - Embedded Assessment #1 In this task, students will have to determine which way a battery is facing inside of a box. This task includes: |
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Batteries and Bulbs - Mystery Boxes In this task, students will determine the electrical contents of six mystery boxes. This assessment is the final for the unit. This task includes: |
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