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How do amusement parks use the laws of force and motion to make rides fun?

Grade 5, Informational Text

In this pack, students read informational texts about how principles of force and motion are used in the design of amusement park rides. Students must read closely to understand the story and to locate evidence to support their answer to the Key Question.

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Around and Around

Lexile: 820L

Pendulums and Pirate Ships

Lexile: 830L

That Falling Feeling

Lexile: 920L

Things that Go Bump

Lexile: 970L

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King of the Thrill Rides

Lexile: 880L

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