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Swinging In this task, students will modify a swinging apparatus after examination. This task includes: |
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Swings This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Positition and Motion of Objects. Students must determine what variables will affect a swing. To aid in understanding the idea of a pendulum, students must then examine their observations and answer questions. This task includes: |
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Systems of Equations and Inequalities In this task, students will work in groups as a team of nutritionists for a hospital. They will need to come up with nutrition requirements for patients with specific diets and illnesses. This task includes: |
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T-shirt Sale In this task, students must determine price savings from a sale. This task includes: |
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Table Tiling In this task, students will calculate how many tiles will be needed to cover tables of varying sizes. This task includes: |
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Tadpoles In this task, students will take a look at the various stages of tadpole development. This task includes: |
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Tadpoles In this task, students will examine the various stages at which tadpoles grow up. This task includes: |
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Taxi Cabs In this task, students must calculate the minimum amount of taxis needed for a large party that will cost the least. This task includes: |
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Techno Youth and Auto Fleet In this task, students will work at a car company and calculate which three cars will be used to replace currently used company cars. This task includes: |
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Technology through the Ages In this task students will use appropriate historical research practices to write an analysis of how a technological change that occurred in history impacts our lives today. They may also create a presentation. This task includes: |
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