Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal | Compact Science

Discover the science behind the Erie Canal’s locks! Sarajane navigates through history and physics, revealing how this nineteenth-century marvel transformed commerce. Explore the principles that powered westward expansion and revolutionized transportation. Unlock the secrets of one of America’s most iconic waterways from the intricacies of canal navigation to the ingenuity of hydraulic engineering! After watching, complete the viewer challenge to gain a deeper understanding of the key concepts.