Standards: MS-PS2-3 and MS-PS2-5
Grades: 6-8
What causes a massive train to float in the air and move without anything touching it?
All aboard! This unit is all about the invisible superpowers of electric and magnetic forces. Together, we’ll uncover how they make magnetic levitation (maglev) trains float, help scrapyards move giant piles of metal, and let MRI machines see inside the human body. Students use their skills as scientists and designers to model, test, and explain how these forces make everyday marvels possible. And that watermelon at the end? It doesn't stand a chance against the pull of science.
All Materials
All mission-critical files, organized and ready for launch.
Google Drive
Teacher Mission Manual
Teaching Guide
PDF | Google Drive
Student Mission Log
Science Notebook
PDF | Google Drive (Editable)
Launch Deck (Slides) with Videos
Classroom Slides
Google Drive (Editable)
Mission Status Check (Let's Assess!)
Assessment Resources
PDF
All Videos
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