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A windmill near a house. A windsock that is limp signifies that it is not windy. An electricity symbol is lit dim, and all of the windows in the house are dim
A windmill near a house. Blue lines and a windsock blowing signify that it is windy. An electricity symbol is lit up, and all of the windows in the house are illuminated.
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THINK-PAIR-SHARE

Based on what you have learned about forces, motion or energy in class so far:

  1. What things do you see, observe, or notice in each diagram?
  2. What do you think is going on? Why?
  3. What does it make you wonder?