Short-Term Enrichment Education

Innovative K-12 Enrichment Education Programs!

  • Solar One offers innovative short-term programming to K-12 students throughout all 5 boroughs of New York City.
  • Time and Location – Enrichment programs are typically 1-3 sessions long, and run 1-1.5 hours per session. Programs take place at your school, and each program includes an optional field trip to the  Solar One education center. Note: for Solar One field trips, we can only accommodate 1 class per day.
  • Cost – Solar One is a vendor for the NYC Department of Education. Please contact us to receive more information about program fees.
  • Enrichment Program Topics - We offer programs that discuss – Renewable Energy, Sustainable Design and Estuary & Park Ecology.
  • How to Sign Up - Please fill out a Pre-Visit Form to schedule a class. We cannot process inquiries without this application form first. More info below.

Enrichment Program Topics (click on the links for more information):

Renewable Energy
The Renewable Energy course will teach students about the science of electricity while emphasizing the ecological consequences of conventional energy production and consumption. Through hands-on design lab activities, students will learn about renewable power, including solar, wind, and bio-diesel. This course will encourage students to formulate an appreciation of science and engineering and to encourage their further exploration of these disciplines with respect to environmental issues.

Sustainable Design
Using the Solar One facility as a starting point, our Sustainable Design course will familiarize students with concepts related to architecture, community planning, and product design. In addition to conveying information about green building components and LEED certification, our Educators will lead neighborhood walks, introduce students to environmental and community mapping practices, and conduct design lab sessions. Students will explore the environmental consequences and benefits of design on all scales and how it affects the environment and our health. This program will encourage students to address real-world issues through innovative design solutions.

Estuary & Park Ecology
The Estuary and Park Ecology course will provide opportunities for urban students to explore natural spaces in and around Stuyvesant Cove Park and the East River tidal strait. It will encourage students to experience the park and estuary as fascinating and complex living ecosystems. Students will learn about the science and history of Stuyvesant Cove Park and the East River while participating in water quality testing and analysis, native plant studies, wildlife observations, oyster gardening, and composting, among other activities. The program will help students to better understand and connect with our local ecosystems and to encourage their stewardship of our natural resources.

How to Schedule a Class:

Solar One is open for classes Monday- Friday from 10am – 5pm.

  1. To schedule a class fill out a quick Pre-Visit Form that tells us about your school, which program you would like to be involved with, and dates that are available for in-classroom and on-site sessions!
  2. Fill in your availability and program preference (energy, design or estuary & park ecology) and email it to us at: education@solar1.org.
  3. Please include your contact information and several dates and times for in-school and on-site sessions in all inquiries to our Education Team.

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