Salvadori’s in-school and after-school residencies provide collaborative, hands-on, project-based learning opportunities for students of all abilities.

In School

"We immediately noted a tremendous difference in attitude towards mathematics. We began to see wonderful hands-on projects that involved the very skills in which our students were weakest. Perhaps the best symbol of success was brought to our attention by the 9th grade math teacher who asked why her new 9th grade students were so superior to the students who came to her in previous years."

– Monte Joffee, former Principal, The Renaissance Charter School, Queens

The Center’s experienced teaching staff of educators, engineers and architects share their passion for the urban landscape in ways that inspire both young learners and their teachers. Our “hands on, minds on” school programs deepen content learning, span disciplines and meet rigorous curriculum standards. They increase students’ academic performance and critical thinking skills, while providing teachers with effective strategies to engage all learners.

Guided Learning Through Our Built Environment

GLOBE programs at Salvadori Center

  • Year-long (23-week) in-school residency, 45-minute sessions for 4 classes
  • Typically serving 120 students and 4 teachers; 8,280 student impact hours
  • Cost/residency to schools or organizations: $17,600
    book by June 15 2013 and save $1,600 – securing the 2008 rate of $16,000
  • Salvadori underwrites $64,900 of the total program cost of $82,500
  • Topics:
    • My Community (grades K-2)
    • Skyscrapers (grades 3-7)
    • Skateparks (grades 3-7)

Learning through Engineering, Architecture and Design

  • 8-week in-school residency, 45-minute sessions for 4 classes
  • Typically serving 120 students and 4 teachers; 2,880 student impact hours/residency
  • cost/residency to schools or organizations: $8,250
  • Salvadori underwrites $25,850 of the total program cost of $34,100
  • Topics:
    • My Community (grades K-2)
    • Animal Habitats (grades K-2)
    • Bridges (grades 2-8)
    • Skyscrapers (grades 4-7)
    • Ancient Greece (grades 4-6)
  • Start Dates:
    • Fall Programs start between 16 September and 11 October 2013
    • Early Spring programs start between 6-17 January 2014
    • Late Spring Programs start between 31 March and 11 April 2014

All Day Design Challenge

Each June, the Center sponsors a design challenge for 100 students from Salvadori schools. Participants work in small teams mentored by architects and engineers from New York’s leading firms. Young people brainstorm ideas, design and build their models, and present their work to their peers. We conceive a new challenge every year, from creating futuristic societies to designing an eco-village of tree houses.

Check out photos from the 2010 Charrette. Theme: "Design a park and monument in honor of those lost in Haiti’s earthquake"
 

Out of School

" I learned to teach content and standards through activities-based lessons, to enhance curriculum with materials and objects, and to give students the opportunity to learn by doing." Teacher from PS 52, Queens

The Salvadori Center offers a variety of programs outside traditional school hours. BRIDGES, our most popular after school program, delivers 12 weeks of hands-on, project-based learning. Each 90 minute session uses the built environment – bridges, skyscrapers, landmarks, skate parks, and more – to bring math and science lessons to life. Salvadori also provides a variety of family programs at cultural institutions throughout the City. Join our mailing list to receive news and updates.

Salvadori After-School (BRIDGES)

Build, Research, Invent, Design, Grow and Explore through Science
  • 12-week program, 90-minute sessions, designed for 8- to 12-year-olds
  • Serves one class of 25 students; 450 student impact hours/residency
  • cost/residency to schools or organizations: $7,260

    • book now and save $660 – securing the 2008 rate of $6,600

  • Salvadori underwrites $20,240 of the total program cost of $27,500
  • Topics: Skyscrapers, Skateparks, or Bridges (all topics: ages 8-12)
  • Start Dates:
    • Fall Programs start between 16 September and 11 October 2013
    • Spring Programs start between 3-14 March 2014

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