In this inquiry activity, students will explore energy and resource conservation. They will conduct an experiment exploring how changing one habit will reduce the use of energy or resources in their home or classroom. They will also look at leisure time activities and Rube Goldberg machines, and design an invention which transforms energy in numerous ways.
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A PBL APPROACH TO KREBS CYCLE AND ELECTRON TRANSPORT - SBI4U
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Student Activity: Modelling the Phases of the Moon
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CHANGE MATTERS
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
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