"What Project 116 is teaching me is that we need to learn how to conserve things and not use everything up at one time."
Ra Drayton - 14
"This class is teaching me about the Earth and how it is important. I think it is very useful information. I like this class because it tells you about serious information and how to express it in a picture on a product."
Netch-ti Nekht Bates - 13
"I like the sketch books and working with us individually. I like the topic."
Lewis Figueroa - 13
CITIZEN SCHOOLS NEW YORK
AT ISAAC NEWTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
EAST HARLEM, NY
February 2009 - April 2009
OBJECTIVE:
Through Citizen Schools, teach an apprenticeship over the course of a semester during the after-school hours at Isaac Newton Middle School in East Harlem. We taught middle-school students how to design, produce, market and sell an original line of fashionable eco-themed tee shirts.
PARTICIPANTS:
- 6 students
- Ages ranging from 10-13 years old
RESULTS:
At the end of the apprenticeship a tee shirt design will be chosen for each grade to wear in the upcoming school year. The voting process will take place in the school as well as online. Voting begins Thursday, April 2. Additionally, the students will participate in the Earth Day New York at Grand Central Station on April 24 and 25th in which they will promote and sell their designs.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
CITIZEN SCHOOLS NEW YORK
AT ISAAC NEWTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
EAST HARLEM, NY
October 2008 - December 2008
OBJECTIVE:
Through Citizen Schools, teach an apprenticeship over the course of a semester during the after-school hours at Isaac Newton Middle School in East Harlem. We taught middle-school students how to design, produce, market and sell an original line of fashionable eco-themed tote bags.
PARTICIPANTS:
- 9 students
- Ages ranging from 10-13 years old
RESULTS:
At the end of the apprenticeship in which students showcase what they’ve accomplished, all the designs were revewled at a special event held at the Musem of the City of New York. Those attending voted for their favorite designs in which the top three will then be produced and sold. Portion of the profits will go to Citizen Schools to support more hands-on learning projects for middle-school students!
