Education
Saturday Academy
The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Children’s Center, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, presents Saturday Academy for students in grades 8–12.
Saturday Academy at the Museum of the City of New York is a free, elective six-week program for students interested in American History or SAT preparation. Best of all, there’s no homework or testing and all course materials are provided!
Spring 2010 courses meet on March 13th, 20th, 27st and April 10th, 17th, and 24st. Students may enroll in one or two courses a semester. All courses are available at two times: Session I runs from 9:00 am to 10:20 am; Session II runs from 10:30 am to 11:50 am. Students who complete all course requirements and a semester evaluation will receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the program.
Spring 2010 Course Offerings:
The Past Is Present: American History on Stage
Instructor: Nicole A. Watson, Theater Artist and M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies,
NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Open to students in grades 8-12
An exciting way to learn about the past is to re-create or re-imagine it through the visual and performing arts. In this class students will read plays that interpret historical events and issues. Students will then have the opportunity to create their own monologues inspired by individuals represented in a mural or photograph from the 1920s and 1930s. Students will examine primary sources both written and visual to learn American history and explore how to use these sources to dramatize the past. The class will culminate in a performance of the students' monologues.
Urban Legend: The Story of East Harlem
Instructor: Elizabeth Hamby, B.F.A. in Fine Art, Parsons School of Design
Open to students in grades 10-12
Urban Legend: The Story of East Harlem will use East Harlem as classroom and textbook. Students will gather information about the history of East Harlem by investigating the people, buildings, public spaces, and art works in the neighborhood. Based on these observations, they will draw connections between the neighborhood and broader themes in American urban history such as arts and culture, parks and community gardens, urban planning, public housing reform and transportation. Students will use map-making, writing, and drawing skills to creatively interpret their research and will collaboratively produce a dynamic neighborhood map to share their findings.
Voices in History: Gathering Powerful Stories from Our Communities
Instructor: Rachel Falcone, Artist and Oral Historian, B.A. in Philosophy, Vassar College
Open to students in grades 8-12
History is made by everyday people. In this class, students will explore how the voices of these people have been documented through various media and what stories can tell us about a particular event, era, or community. As part of the class, students will gain hands on experience interviewing and gathering the personal history of community members. The class will culminate with a creative project in which students will share the stories they have collected by displaying them on posterboards, or through creating songs, poetry, or art.
Kaplan SAT Skills
Instructor: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
Open to students in grades 11-12
Test prep can help students maximize their performance on standardized tests and increase their odds of college acceptance and merit-based financial aid. In this course, students will learn time-honored techniques for taking the SAT and master key Kaplan strategies. Kaplan faculty will cover critical reading, math, and writing skills. Walk into Test Day feeling confident and prepared!
To Apply for Saturday Academy:
Download and print the Spring 2010 brochure and application.
Mail the completed application to: Joanna Steinberg, Saturday Academy Coordinator, Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029. Applications submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.
All applications must be received by Friday, February 26th no later than 5:00 p.m. Enrollment is first come first serve. There are a limited number of spaces reserved for students who live in East Harlem (10029 and 10035 zip codes) and/or attend schools in East Harlem. Please apply early-space is limited! Accepted candidates will be notified by email, mail, or telephone.
Due to the overabundance of applications that we receive for Saturday Academy, you will only be notified if you are accepted into the program. If you do not receive a letter in the mail, we hope you will reapply next fall. Only applicants who bring an acceptance letter on the first day of class will be permitted to stay for the program.
For more information or to be added to the Saturday Academy mailing list, please contact Joanna Steinberg, Saturday Academy Coordinator, at jsteinberg@mcny.org.
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