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Learning about electromagnetic suspension for maglev trains is valuable for middle school students because it connects real-world applications to fundamental physics principles. By examining how magnets and electric currents work together to reduce friction and lift heavy objects, students see concrete examples of electromagnetism’s power. This topic also shows how engineers solve practical challenges, such as overcoming friction and ensuring safety at very high speeds. Understanding maglev technology can spark curiosity about future possibilities in transportation and inspire critical thinking and creativity. Moreover, exploring these concepts gives students a solid background in the science of forces and motion, preparing them for more advanced topics later on. With that in mind, let’s learn with this excellent teaching and learning resource.

This electromagnetic suspension science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about electromagnetic suspension. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this electromagnetic suspension article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.

THIS ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSPENSION ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:

• Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
• To extend students
• To increase scientific literacy in your class
• A weekly reading task
• Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
• To inspire students on a particular topic
• Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSPENSION ARTICLE:

• 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
• 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
• 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
• 3 page Google doc teacher version with answers
• 2 page Google doc student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
• New - now including a 3 page Editable Google Slides teacher version!

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