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Stable Structures
Program Description
Through hands-on activities, students will become junior engineers as they explore the characteristics of strong and stable structures. Using their problem-solving skills, they will investigate various types of bridges to see how shape and centre of gravity affect strength and stability. Finally, they will be challenged to use Kapla blocks to build a tower as tall as our model CN Tower, and to test whether it has the stability to support a heavy load.
Curriculum Links
| ONTARIO | QUEBEC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | Science and Technology – Understanding Structures and Mechanisms | Elementary Cycle 2 | Science and Technology – Material World |
Teacher Tips
Make name tags to help the museum educator build rapport with students. Students may bring a lunch or purchase one from the museum’s café.
Teachers may preview the museum free of charge at any time, by presenting proof of their teaching status at the admission desk.
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Fees
$9 per student.
Includes Museum admission.
A minimum fee of $135 will be charged per group.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Grade Level:
Grade 2 - Grade 3 (Ontario)
Elementary Cycle 1 - Elementary Cycle 2 (Quebec)
Fee
$9 per student
Duration
60 minutes
Dates Offered
September to May
Max Group Size
30
Program Location
At the Museum
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