Erie Canal Simple Machine Challenge
Inventor Center
Simple Machines to the rescue! It's time to clear the path to make way for the Erie Canal, but we need your team to build a “stump puller.” Combine levers, pulleys, gears and more to create an engineering marvel capable of extracting stumps out of the ground. *Challenge is differentiated by Grade Levels
Subjects: Engineering & Design, Physical Sciences
Program Type: Guided Museum Experiences
Supporting Curriculum Materials:
Educator Guide Essential Questions Making the Most of Your Visit Correlation to Standards Facilitation (What to Expect, Floor Map) Glossary Resources
Where is it?
Museum & Science Center
When is it?
Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Start Date: 10/02/2018
End Date: 06/13/2019
Program Length: 90 min.
Earliest Start Time: 9am
Who Should Attend?
Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Maximum Attendence: 25
How Much Does It Cost?
Cost: Museum Group Admission: $7 per person; PLUS: $3 additional per person program charge; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member Adults free
Minimum Student Charge: 15
How To Book?
Call: 585.697.1942
Reservation Timeframe: 3 Wks
Need More Information?
Name: Member & Visitor Services
Phone: 585.697.1942
Other Information
NGSS Keywords: Engineering & Deisgn, Forces, Physical Sciences