Trailblazers: Going UP! Inventions

Alexander Miles, the inventor of the modern marvel of the automated elevator doors, not only created a system that is still used today, but also saved lives. This engineering activity involves step-by-step instructions which include cutting, measuring, and manufacturing a sliding mechanism using very simple materials. Add your own artistic flair by adding some characters to ride inside the elevator! This activity design is made possible through a collaboration with The Bronx Children’s Museu…