Unlocking locks
Explore the engineering marvel of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which connects the Great Lakes to the world. Take a tour with Ricardo D'Amore, a dedicated locks supervisor, and watch massive vessels be elevated to new heights. Learn about the intricate operations of locks and the challenges of managing traffic to ensure seamless operations.
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Code a lock simulator: Students review how controllers monitor and direct traffic through the locks of the Seaway, then use the provided assets and step-by-step instructions to build their own Scratch simulation of how a ship lock works.
