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Preview of the Candy Shop Density Lab worksheet with a data table, graph, and written questions

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Explore Mini-Challenges with PhET™ Simulations

Thanks to the incredible work of PhET Interactive Simulations at the University of Colorado Boulder, we’re excited to share a growing collection of guided science Mini-Challenges.

PhET creates the simulations. VST adds questions and challenges that invite students to explore, test ideas, and explain what they notice.

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Simulations by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder . Mini-Challenges and questions by Virtual Science Teachers. PhET licensing information PhET is a trademark owned by the Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate, registered in the U.S. and certain other countries, and is being used under license.

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