Challenger Center: Challenger Learning Center of Manhattan

Challenger Learning Center of Manhattan

220 Henry Street
Room 101
New York, NEW YORK 10002

Opening Date

May 1, 2007

Mission Statement

As a center for Earth and Space Science and Technology Education, the NYC Center for Space Science Education (NYCCSSE) offers opportunities for Exploration, Engagement, and Sustained Inquiry to students, educators, and the community of New York City. By leveraging the resources of NASA and other leaders in Space Exploration, NYCCSSE will strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education throughout the City of New York.

Contact Information

(212) 608-6164
(212) 608-7071
info@nyccsse.org
www.nyccsse.org

Crew Members

Peter Giles
Instructional Program Coordinator;Secondary
pgiles@schools.nyc.gov

Kirsten Staffaroni
Instructional Program Coordinator;Elem/Middle
kstaffaroni@schools.nyc.gov

Megan Roberts
Director
mrobert2@schools.nyc.gov

Katherine Brown
Professional Development Coordinator
kbrown@schools.nyc.gov

Programs

Mission Scenarios

School Programs

Voyage to Halley's Comet

Take a mission to gather data from Comet Halley! Student teams work as astronauts onboard our spacecraft and Flight Controllers in our Mission Control to maintain safe living conditions on the spacecraft, conduct scientific experiments and study Comet Halley.

Learn about Earth materials versus space materials; celesital bodies; the electromagnetic spectrum; or atomic structure

Voyage to Mars

Take a mission to Mars! After nine months in space, student astronauts are on final approach to Mars, where they will take the place of student Flight Controllers who are at Mars’ Mission Control. Teams must work together to track the weather on Mars, determine the best landing area, and make sure there mission is a success.

Learn about geology, astronomy, maps and measurement, or ecology

Toys In Space

Students discover how objects behave in zero-G. After experiencing how toys work on Earth, students predict how they will behave in space and then observe astronauts using the same toys.

Learn about either nature of science or forces and motion.

Aeronautics: Forces and Motion

Students learn about flight and the four forces on an airplane by using a flight simulator, wind tunnel and model airplanes.[ http://www.nyccsse.org/elementary.html ]http://www.nyccsse.org/elementary.html

Learn about forces and motion or the nature of science.

Aeronatics: Weather

Students explore how weather affects flight by using a wind tunnel, model airplanes, and a flight simulator.

Learn about weather or the nature of science.

Teacher Workshops & Professional Development

NYCCSSE offers a comprehensive set of professional development experiences for science teachers in New York City, including:

Full-day Sessions

As part of our school programs, teachers attend a special monthly professional development session to prepare them for a visit to NYCCSSE. During these sessions, teachers experience a shortened version of the experience their students will have and receive lessons for pre- and post-trip classes as well as going over important steps to complete prior to their visit. Workshop costs are included in school program registration fees.

After-school Sessions

If teachers are unable to attend the monthly full-day session or book their trip within two weeks of their visit date, they complete a 2-hour long after-school professional development session. These sessions are less comprehensive than the full-day sessions but provide teachers with critical information for their trip. Teachers will be paid per session for attending the after-school sessions.

Public Programs

Packages are available for corporate team-building and other special events. Please contact the Center for more information.

Directions

The Challenger Learning Center of Manhattan is located on the lower East side of Manhattan, and is easily accessible via public transportation or car/bus. There is limited on-street parking available.

Directions via public Transportation:

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