Overview

Learn about the history and science behind the world's longest tallest trestle bridge while viewing it from the Galt Museum. Then challenge your students to build their own bridge across our model coulee.

Curriculum Connections

Written to complement the Grade 3 Science curriculum, this program can also be used for programming in Grade 7. The program addresses the following curriculum objectives:

Science Topic 3 B: “Building With a Variety of Materials”

Science Topic 3 C: “Testing Materials and Designs”

Science Topic 7.2: “Structure and Design”

Science Topic 7.3: “Force and Motion”