Balancing Forces—Lesson 1.1
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Pre-Unit Writing: Explaining the Floating Train
Why does the train rise? Explain what you think could have made this
happen.
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Make a drawing if it helps you explain your thinking. Label your drawing.
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Balancing Forces—Lesson 1.1
Name: _______________________________________ Date: ________________
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Pre-Unit Writing: Explaining the Floating Train (continued)
Why does the train float? Explain what you think could have made this
happen.
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Make a drawing if it helps you explain your thinking. Label your drawing.
© 2018 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Balancing Forces—Lesson 1.1
Name: _______________________________________ Date: ________________
© 2018 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Permission granted to photocopy for classroom use.
Pre-Unit Writing: Explaining the Floating Train (continued)
Why does the train fall? Explain what you think could have made this
happen.
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Make a drawing if it helps you explain your thinking. Label your drawing.
© 2018 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.