Sunday, September 25, 2011

(All Ages) A Living Classroom in Brooklyn Bridge Park


The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is an independent citizens organization that supports the development of a world-class park along the New York City waterfront through advocacy, fundraising, and innovative programming.Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s education programs incorporate inquiry based and experiential learning initiatives into lessons which align with both New York State, and New York City education standards.  We also provide teachers with support and materials that will enrich the experiences of their students. Seed money for the program was designated by Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez, through the Department of Juvenile Justice. Additional support has been provided by Con Edison and the TD Charitable Foundation. 

One of the unique aspects of the park is the immediate water access. Classes are designed to allow students safe access to the water for testing and habitat observation. The park itself is easily accessible by the F train to York Street and C train to High Street Brooklyn Bridge, as well as an easy walk from Jay Street/Borough Hall. The classes are 1 ½ hours long, and serve up to 35 children at a time. Our teachers are professional educators and experts on the Hudson River Estuary. Since 2008 we have served over 7000 students from over 60 schools.

For information on public educational programs -- for all ages! -- see Educational Programming and our Calendar of Events.
  
Educational Course OfferingsFollow the links below to learn more about each fun and fascinating class. For more information or to plan a trip, contact Kara Gilmour, Director of Education, 718-802-0603.

Cove Between the Bridges (grades 4-7)
Great Brooklyn Bridge (grades 1-3 or 4-6) 
Living on the Edge (grades 4-8)
Reading Rocks (grades 2-5) 
Rove the Cove (grades 1-5) 
Seining the River Wild (all ages)
Sustainable Landscape (grades 6-8)
Trees of Brooklyn Bridge Park (kindergarten)
Weather on the Water (grades K-3)
Learn more about the Living Classroom in Brooklyn Bridge Park:

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