This lesson introduces students to the module and the culminating challenge for the module—the Maglevacation Train Challenge. The focus is on train travel, and it’s helpful to access students’ prior experiences and current understanding and perceptions. Social studies activities focus on map reading and a basic understanding of U.S. geography that students apply in choosing a destination for their Maglevacation Trains. In science, students investigate magnets and reflect on how what they learn about magnetism that may be useful as they approach their challenge. A list of materials, teacher background information, safety notes, standards, assessment, Internet resources, and references are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, About the Editors and Authors, Acknowledgments, Appendix, and Index.