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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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Battle of Chateauguay In this task, students will explore the concepts of identity and continuity and change through exploring how the Battle of Chateauguay helped shape Canadian identity. This task includes: |
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Beauty of the Beasts The Beauty of the Beasts task is a global project inviting students to capture the grandeur and magnificence of animals indigenous to their areas through original artwork and poetry. Artwork and poetry must be the student's original masterpiece... their own interpretation of the beauty and uniqueness of these marvelous creatures. All art mediums and poetry styles are acceptable. Students may participate in either art or poetry divisions, or are welcome to submit work in both. All languages welcome. Please submit English or Spanish translations if possible. |
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Beauty of the Beasts In this task, students around the world will create original artwork and poetry about indigenous animals in their area. This task includes: |
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Blue In this task, students will be assessed on their ability to follow instructions on carrying out a simple chemical experiment. This task includes: |
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Body Language Intersession In this task, students will work to combat modern mass media culture and create a positive self-body image and raise self-esteem. This task includes: |
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BraceLEDS In this task, students will use their knowledge of circuits and design to create an LED bracelet. This task includes: |
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