Grades 2 to 4

Learning Outcomes:

While attending the lesson children will:

• manipulate concrete objects in the process of exploring structures and shapes.
• construct free-form structures, analyse these and then re-design these structures to new objectives. The process will
• involve classification of bridges according to their design.
• understand that properties of two-dimensional figures (stability or flexibility) transfer to similar three-dimensional shapes.
• understand the purpose of certain structures, and how these structures can alter our lives.

Provinces' Curriculum Links:

B.C.
Alb.
Sask.
Ont.
Que.
Atlantic provinces
Nfld.

During Your Visit

The class will first be introduced to the purpose and forms of bridges. In a hands-on activity, children will discover which shapes are the strongest. A look at our own CN Tower, the tallest, free-standing structure in the world, will inspire a tower-building contest. Finally, your class will take a look at how these strong shapes have been used in structures in the Museum.

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Questions about school programs should be sent to scorbeil@technomuses.ca.