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Whats the Difference The Whats the Difference task allows students to sort typical kitchen items into liquids and Solids and decide which of these substances can be made into solutions. Students will complete this task working in stations. Resources required for this task include five wine beakers, a jug of water, a spoon, spatulas, a clock, orange drink powder, vinegar, salt, cooking oil, rice, and a laminated chart. This task is a part of the Material World task series from 1995 by NEMP |
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Which Direction? The Which Direction? task allows students to explore magnetic north using a compass, a magnet, and a nail floating on a raft in water. Students will answer a series of seven questions. Students will complete this task working one on one with a teacher-administrator. Resources required for this task include a magnet, a compass, a nail, a bowl of water, and a polystyrene raft. This task is a part of the Physical World task series from 2007. |
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