Erie Canal Simple Machine Challenge

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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: Tuesday, Thursday
Start Date: 09/28/2017
End Date: 06/14/2018
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, Froces, Physical Sciences