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Maglev Vehicles – Getting Started Package

SKU: W35621
A Pitsco Exclusive
$380.00 (USD)
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Printed materials including curriculum and instructional resources are written in US English and have also been correlated to US Education Standards when appropriate.

Description

Everyone in the class has a shot at levitation with our Maglev Vehicles – Getting Started Package. The pack has enough materials for 30 students to build Levitator Maglev Vehicles.

Looking for standards-based activities to accompany these materials? The Maglev Vehicles Teacher’s Guide is available for print here, or you can download a digital copy for free here.

Looking for fun activities to accompany these materials? Download the Maglev Elementary STEM Activity Guide for free here.

Requires scissors and transparent and double-stick tape, sold separately.

Details

Type: Multi-Student Project Packs Grades: 3-12

Safety

WARNING: This product contains (a) small magnet(s). Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines, causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed or inhaled.

What You'll Get

  • 30 Levitator Maglev Vehicles
  • Maglev II Track

Resources

Learning Values

Science
  • Aerodynamic drag
  • Magnetism
  • Center of mass
Technology
  • Design processes
  • Social perspectives
  • Friction reduction
Engineering
  • Modeling
  • Technological design
  • Problem-solving
Math
  • Measuring time
  • Using formulas
  • Proportions

Specifications

  • Students Served: 30
  • Tools Required: Scissors and double-stick tape
  • Note: Magnet shape may vary.

“The maglev vehicle was fun and entertaining; my favorite part was making the cars hover with the magnetic push. I would love to create a new invention to allow buildings to float using magnetic forces. How cool would that be??”

– Gabe, fourth-grade student, Westview Elementary