Description:

Students can visit our Steel Stories exhibition to discover the proud history of this industry and its significance to our local community. Student teams will be challenged to build the strongest bridge inspired by bridges built of Redcar steel!

Key learning outcomes

Students will learn how Redcar steel was used locally and throughout the world to build strong, stable structures that are still used today.

Main learning approach:

Collaborative learning

Planning a visit:

Workshop lengths vary, with price varying accordingly.

Teachers can book up to three sessions to create a whole day at the Museum, or combine led sessions with independent exploration of the exhibitions.

A room for lunch is provided when booking sessions led by the museum staff.

For further information about this workshop, how to book and the wider school offer at Kirkleatham Museum please visit the website and contact a Learning Officer.