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