This class will focus on rising seas, and the challenges they present to coastal communities. Students will learn about the problems caused by flooding, and get to experiment with their own designs in a hands-on engineering challenge where they build their own "coastlines" and test their ability to resist flooding.

All classes take place at the RISE Center, at 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard.
Each class is a 90 minutes in length.

Workshops address a variety of topics specifically designed for Pre-K-6 classes with lessons focused on marine science, climate change, migratory birds, and more! Each workshop involves hands-on activities to actively engage learners!

All programs are free for Rockaway public schools. Pricing for public schools outside the Rockaways will be $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250. Pricing for private school groups will be $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375. Home school groups can call for pricing!

To learn more about this program or to schedule a Living Classroom Workshop, please contact us at: programs@riserockaway.org

There is nowhere in NYC as diverse as the fishing piers and beaches of Far Rockaway, where fishermen from all over the world come together at the water's edge. Many local fishermen use cast nets, an ancient fishing technique with a long history in Guyana, to catch fish on Jamaica Bay.

This hands-on workshop teaches students about the history of Guyanese fishing and some of the crafts and skills that go into it. Students will learn about Guyanese cast net fishing, it's history, the art of making the nets, and their current day use in the Rockaways. Students will practice casting a net themselves and also also get the chance to learn basic knots. All students will leave the workshop with their own knot bracelet and instruction guide.
This program is free for Rockaway public schools in District 31 & 32. Pricing for public schools outside the Rockaways are $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250. Pricing for private school groups will be $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375. Home school groups can call for pricing! To learn more about this program or to schedule a Living Classroom visit, please contact us at programs@riserockaway.org

This class will focus on the ecosystems that surround coastal communities. Students will learn about the animals and plants that can be found in and around the oceans and bays in coastal areas like the Rockaways, including oysters, dune plants, fish, and sharks. After a brief discussion inside, students will get the opportunity to explore those wildlife communities. Activity dependent on tide, weather, and season.

Each class is 90 minutes in length.
Classes are conducted during the regular school day at the RISE Center, at 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard.

Workshops address a variety of topics specifically designed for Pre-K-6 classes with lessons focused on marine science, climate change, migratory birds, and more! Each workshop involves hands-on activities to actively engage learners.

All programs will be free for Rockaway public schools. Pricing for public schools outside the Rockaways will be $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250. Pricing for private school groups will be $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375. Home school groups can call for pricing!

To learn more about this program or to schedule a Living Classroom Workshop, please contact us at programs@riserockaway.org

This class will focus on the basics of local birds and what makes shorebirds (and those native to the Rockaways!) so important to our ecosystem. Students will learn the basics of bird identification and behavior, as well as how to use binoculars, before they head outside to try their skills on the boardwalk, where they'll get the chance to see a variety of different birds and start their "life lists."

Classes take place at the RISE Center at 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard.
Each class is 90 minutes in length.

Workshops address a variety of topics specifically designed for Pre-K-6 classes with lessons focused on marine science, climate change, migratory birds, plastic pollution, and more! Each workshop involves hands-on activities to actively engage learners!

All programs are free to Rockaway public schools. Pricing for public schools outside the Rockaways will be $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250. Pricing for private school groups will be $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375. Home school groups can call for pricing!

To learn more about this program or to schedule a Living Classroom Workshop, please contact us at: programs@riserockaway.org

What is marine debris, and why is it so harmful? In this workshop, students will explore the various threats that marine debris poses to wildlife and people in and around the marine environment. Students will get the opportunity to collect some marine debris themselves, leaving the shoreline cleaner than when they arrived, and participate in a hands-on activity where they have the opportunity to learn, up close, about the different materials and products that make their way into the marine environment.

Each class is one hour in length.
Classes are conducted during the regular school day from our headquarters at the RISE Center, at 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard.

Workshops address a variety of topics specifically designed for Pre-K-6 classes with lessons focused on marine science, climate change, migratory birds, and more! Each workshop involves hands-on activities to actively engage learners!

All programs are free for Rockaway public schools. Pricing for public schools outside the Rockaways will be $10/student for a maximum of 25 students or flat rate of $250. Pricing for private school groups will be $15/student with a maximum of 25 students or a flat rate of $375. Home school groups can call for pricing!

To learn more about this program or to schedule a Living Classroom Workshop, please contact us at: programs@riserockaway.org