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Apprenticeships Learning-by-doing works! Citizen Schools students don't just learn how to protect environment spaces-they actually build camp site that is environmentally friendly. They don't just take pictures - they create photo story that expresses their innermost thoughts and feelings. And they don't just learn about the internet - they actually repair computers and then teach their families to use them. Children come away with a deep understanding of the subject and with practical skills they can use for life. Each apprenticeship ends in a Wow-a high-quality product or performance that allows children to be heroes in their own community. Our volunteer Citizen Teachers teach Apprenticeships from the unique textbooks of their lives. And the results will make you say, Wow! Some of our Apprenticeships: First Aid Responders – Emergencies happen everyday: Broken bones, wounds, heart attacks, respiratory alert, would you know what to do? Students will learn all about how to respond to emergencies. Urban Design – Have you ever wondered who is in charge of designing our public spaces? Why are parks, water fountains, skateboard parks, running paths, libraries, and government buildings designed in special ways? Students will help build a 3D model of a public space and learn what goes into making these big decisions. Paws for Thought – Welcome the SPCA, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as students learn about humane education. Students will find out how to help animals in our community, gain a greater understanding of animal care, animal diseases and prevention, conserving our natural resources to help wildlife and training their pets. Stock Market Game – Goldman Sachs will guide students in developing savvy business skills to compete in a ten-week Internet based stock trading simulation. They will work in teams using the newspaper and Internet to learn the basics of investing, research companies and make decisions about how to invest a hypothetical $100,000. Students will be competing with over 500,000 students across the country. Sketch Up – You can design buildings, furniture and even bathroom fixtures with this unique 3D program. Students will start by designing simple structures and then move on to more complex ones. They will learn how to design with given parameters and then submit their final drawings to a panel of architects. This apprenticeship is taught by the American Institute of Architects. |
