Erie Canal Lock

Operate gates and valves to raise or lower the water level as you pilot a model tugboat through a series of locks as students learn the engineering and history behind how the Erie Canal helped fuel the economic growth of the nation.

Subjects: Engineering & Design, Physical Sciences, Social Studies
Program Type: Permanent Exhibition

Where is it?

Museum & Science Center

When is it?

Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Earliest Start Time: 9am

Who Should Attend?

Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

How Much Does It Cost?

Cost: Permanent galleries are included (availability varies) with Museum Group Admission: $7 per person; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member adults free

How To Book?

Call: 585.697.1942

Need More Information?

Name: Member & Visitor Services
Phone: 585.697.1942

Other Information

Standards:

Kindergarten
- Engineering and Design: ETS1.A
1st Grade
- Engineering and Design: ETS1.A
- Geography, Humans, and the Environment: 6b, 6c
2nd Grade
- Structure and Properties of Matter: PS1.A
- Engineering and Design: ETS1.A
- Geography, Humans, and the Environment: 5b, 5c
3rd Grade
- Geography, Humans, and the Environment: 3b
- Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems: 10b
4th Grade
- Geography of New York state: 1a
- Westward Movement and Industrialization: 6a, 6b, 6c

NGSS Keywords: Engineering & Design, Physical Sciences

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