Levitation isn't just for magicians. Pupils design and build a small portion of track for a maglev train using magnets and Lego bricks. The goal is to get the trains to levitate—without using magic!

Concepts

engineering design, magnets, trains, magnetism, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Connect all of the group tracks to form one big track
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners must be familiar with magnetism
• Activity requires some materials; see resource for comprehensive list
  

Pros

• Includes photos in the instructions that show the setup
• Provides some troubleshooting tips
  

Cons

• None