The document summarizes several digital programming initiatives at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI). It describes the Collect, Construct, Change (C3) program which engages middle school students as citizen scientists. It outlines the C3 game plan to update curriculum, calibrate air quality monitors, and develop training. It also discusses challenges implementing C3 including staff changes and tailoring the program for different partner sites. Finally, it briefly introduces other NYSCI programs like Fashion Your Environment and the Climate Urban Systems Partnership.

1. Digital Programming @
NYSCI

2. C3: Collect, Construct, Change

Collect, Construct,
Change is a youthcentered learning
program that
engages middleschool aged youth
as citizen scientists
and advocates.

3. C3: Collect, Construct, Change

5. C3 Game Plan

Update C3 curriculum and
prototype with 20-25 middle
school participants at
NYSCI.

Revisit curriculum for final
update before sharing with
partners.

Calibrate Air Quality monitor

Develop and implement 6hr
PD session

Prepare 2 separate C3
material kits to be available
during each week.

6. C3 Challenges

Staff restructuring and changes within the
organization of partnering sites.

Understanding the structure of
communication with each of the
partnering sites.

Identifying key personnel.

Adopting C3 program for each site.

7. How we addressed challenges

Identified and developed relationships
with key personnel.

Held several 1-2hr PD sessions at
numerous partnering sites.

Created a tutorial video for air quality
monitors and Aircasting app.

Worked with partners to tailor curriculum
for their respective needs.

8. Learning Labs/Maker Space

9. Learning Labs/Maker Space

10. Fashion Your Environment

High-school youth
centered program
that engages
participants with a
connected learning
experience focused
on broadcasting
environmental data
through fashion and
wearable technology.

11. Climate Urban Systems Partnership