Environmental Science on the Three Rivers
Grades: 4–12 | Program Length: 3 Hours | Cost: $15/Student
Availability: March–December
Starting with the construction of a hypothesis on the health of the rivers, students test their theory by applying scientific principles. Using living and nonliving indicators of water quality, students analyze and correlate their results with industrial and photographic records of the historical land use of Pittsburgh’s river valleys. The process serves as a springboard for exploring issues of current land use and river health, sustainability, and green design.
Classroom registration includes usage of the Captain’s Science Resource Chest and complimentary admission for the companion Act 48 workshop (one teacher included for every 30 registered students.)
PGH 101: An Intro to Innovation
Grades: 7–12 | Program Length: 1.5 Hours | Cost: $12/Student
Availability: March–December
Meticulously researched, this narrated sightseeing tour of the three rivers onboard Explorer introduces students to Pittsburgh’s legacy of innovation. Known as a modern tech and robotics hub, the ‘Burgh has been on the vanguard of industrial reinvention for over 250 years. Students hear how Pittsburgh’s challenging landscape, its wealth of natural resources, and the character of its residents have shaped the economy and technology of the region—all while taking in the beauty of our shores and skylines!