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Levitator Maglev Vehicles

SKU: W26223
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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

A magnetic levitation vehicle uses a strong electromagnetic field to resist gravity and to keep the vehicle floating without touching the ground. Students who need a few extra magnetic levitation vehicles to race up and down the Maglev II Track can build their own with these kits and packs. Note: The Levitator cannot be electrified; it can be used only on gravity tracks.

Order 30 kits to build a class pack!

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.

Details

Type: Project Kits 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

  • 4 pieces of precut card stock
  • 4 ceramic magnets (shape may vary)
  • 2 Levitator car templates

Resources

Learning Values

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

Specifications

  • Tools Required: Double-stick tape and scissors
  • Note: Magnet shape may vary.