Investigate the impacts of climate change on NYC’s shorelines through a hands-on engineering challenge.
This program occurs in the Pier 57 Discovery Tank, a climate controlled indoor space. This field trip is available to book Tuesdays through Fridays from November through May.
Program Activities:
- Watershed Geography and Brackish Water Experiment
- Introduction to Climate Change
- Hands-on Shoreline Engineering Challenge
Program Information:
- Program length: 90 minutes
- Student capacity: 30 students per program
- Cost: $200 (waivers available upon demonstration of need)
- Teacher chaperones: One chaperone is required for every 10 students (1:10 ratio) at minimum
Program Objectives:
- Students will be able to define and identify the ecological significance of an estuary.
- Students will be able to define weather and climate.
- Students will be able to describe the impacts on sea level rise on NYC’s shorelines.
- Students will be able to identify ways in which they can reduce their carbon footprint.
For details on program availability and location in the Park, please consult the calendar at the booking link above or contact [email protected].