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Maya's class planned a tabletop parade. She wanted her small wheeled float to move using wind from a classroom fan.
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Part 1
Maya's class planned a tabletop parade. She wanted her small wheeled float to move using wind from a classroom fan.
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Part 2
She attached a tiny paper sail. The sail fluttered, but it did not catch enough moving air to push the float.
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Part 3
Maya tried a very large sail next. It caught the wind, then bent backward and rubbed against the wheels.
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Part 4
She cut a medium triangular sail and reinforced its edges with light paper strips. The sail stayed open without touching the wheels.
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Part 5
The float rolled in a curve instead of straight ahead. Maya discovered the front wheels pointed in different directions.
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Part 6
She lined up both axles and tested from the same starting tape. The wind pushed the float smoothly across the table.
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Part 7
Maya added light streamers that did not drag. During the parade, the float traveled past all four distance markers.
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Part 8
Maya learned that the sail must catch enough wind without blocking other parts. Straight wheels help turn a push into forward motion.
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