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Wow in the World – Masking For A Friend: The Science of How Wearing A Mask Helps Us And Our Neighbors

Topics: Humankind, Innovation Subject Areas: Physical Science Ages: All Ages NGSS: 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 5-PS1-1

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Experiment: The Candle Test

This simple experiment helps demonstrate just how effective your mask(s) may be.

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