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Balancing Forces—Lesson 3.4 (optional)
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Chapter 3: Check Your Understanding
This is a chance for you to reflect on your learning so far. This is not a test. Be
open and truthful when you respond.
Scientists investigate in order to figure out how things work. Am I getting
closer to figuring out how the floating train works?
I understand why the train rises. _____ Yes _____ Not yet
I understand why the train falls. _____ Yes _____ Not yet
I understand why the train floats. _____ Yes _____ Not yet
I understand why the train
changes from floating to falling. _____ Yes _____ Not yet
I understand that scientific explanations
can change when there is new evidence. _____ Yes _____ Not yet
What about the floating train or about forces are you still wondering?
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Make a drawing if it helps you explain your thinking. Label your drawing.
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