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What is it? What does it do?

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All documents and text associated with this activity are printed below, followed by a worksheet for student responses.

Introduction

You will see just part of a drawing for a device. Describe the components of the device. What do you think is the purpose of this device? Explain. After you have made a hypothesis, click Switch View and continue to analyze the document.


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Worksheet

What is it? What does it do?

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Examine the documents included in this activity and write your response in the space provided.



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Conclusion

What is it? What does it do?

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After completing this activity, continue on to part two of the activity.

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