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 June.
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.
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 Activities:
- Watershed Geography and Brackish Water Experiment
- Introduction to Climate Change
- Hands-on Shoreline Engineering Challenge
For details on program availability and location in the Park, please consult the calendar at the booking link above or contact [email protected].