Magnets & Mag-Lev Trains | Physics Focus Unit Bundle (4 Resource Set)

Bring magnets and mag lev trains to life with a four resource focus unit that blends clear science reading, inquiry, and high engagement for grades 6 to 12. Two leveled passages with questions meet every learner where they are, from basics of magnetic forces and lift to superconductors, induction, and efficiency. A ready to use research project template in PDF, Google Docs, and Word guides students through checkpoints, comprehension prompts, and easy digital submission. A multi tier critical thinking framework includes a complete exemplar plus 9 step, 6 step, and 3 step scaffolds with an implementation guide for stations, group discussion, reflection journals, peer teaching, and assessment. Round out the unit with Two Truths and a Lie and 10 Strange Facts on editable Google Slides and printable PDFs to build vocabulary, confront misconceptions, and spark curiosity. The bundle supports differentiation, evidence use, and NGSS style practices with diagrams, mini data tables, and claims with reasoning, giving teachers a flexible path from foundational concepts to real world engineering applications.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Magnets & Mag-Lev Trains Science Research Project Template

• 7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
• 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form

Magnets & Mag-Lev Trains Dual Science Article Set

• 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
• 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
• 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
• 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
• 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS MAGNETS & MAG-LEV TRAINS CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK:

• 4 page completed exemplar for the scaffold with why questions (including suggested key questions / problems to be explored)
• 3 page complete scaffold version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form + now with Editable Google Slides form that has why questions in addition to suggest 9 steps providing maximum support for learners about magnets & mag-lev trains
• 3 page ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has the 9 steps for a complete exploration into magnets & mag-lev trains
• 2 page step-ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 6 steps for supportive foray into magnets & mag-lev trains
• 1 page step version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 3 steps for an initial foray into magnets & mag-lev trains
• 3 page implementation guide to support how to use this critical thinking framework practically in the classroom

Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS MAGNETS & MAG-LEV TRAINS STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS / 2 TRUTHS & A LIE RESOURCE:

• 5 Slide Digital manipulable Google Slides Version for student use on 2 Truths and a lie activity (with 10 facts & 5 lies)
• 12 Slide Visual Presentation Google Slides Version for presenting 10 Strange But True Facts
• 6 page PDF print version with answers, mix and match 2 truths and a lie version, color strange but true version.

These versions have effectively 10 strange but true facts & 10 DIFFERENT facts and 5 lies for the 2 truths and a lie activity. In total 20 facts on bacteria & viruses & 5 lies in this resource, presented in different and useful methods for teaching and engagement.