Challenger Learning Center (Rochester, New York)

a CILC Content Provider

The Challenger Learning Center of Rochester, New York is a state-of-the-art learning facility. Our number one goal here at Challenger Learning Center is to inspire student interest in science and math. By questioning, measuring, hypothesizing, inferring, classifying, and interpreting, students apply the skills they’ve practiced in the classroom in an authentic assessment setting.

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Programs by Challenger Learning Center (Rochester, New York)

"Journey With Giants" - The Whale Shark

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish alive today. In fact, they are the largest of all sharks… yet they are known as ”Gentle Giants”.

Astronauts - Living the Dream!!

What do former Presidents, Doctors, Attorneys and Judges want to be... an Astronaut. Why should they have all the fun? Join Commanders Raab and Robson at the Rochester Challenger Learning Center and experience life as cosmic explorer. ...

BE A TRANSFORMER - Fun With Energy Transformations

Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved. Students should understand that energy exists in a variety of forms. Students should observe the results of simple energy transformations from one form to another in...

Fraction Hero #1 - Fractions as Sharing

Join us for a colorful introduction to Fractions with over-the-top Super Hero, “Fraction Hero”. Work with hands-on materials to explore unit fractions as expressions of sharing and division. Part 1 of 3. Derived from Grade 3, Module 5 of the...

Fraction Hero #2 - Peril on the Number Line

Fraction Hero #3 Equivalence on the Number Line

Fraction Hero squares off with his most dangerous nemesis yet... The Pizza Pirate! It's a no holds barred Pizza Eating Contest! Derived from Grade 3, Module 5 of the Common Core Standards in Math,3.NF.3: Explain equivalence of fractions in...

Mysteries of the Great Lakes

“This experience takes video conferencing to the next level. It brings the learner into an otherwise inaccessible environment. It was awesome”. Commander Andy Raab Challenger Learning Center Rochester, New York

Reasons for Seasons- Rotation and Revolution of the Earth

College Graduates, Lawyers, Doctors and Engineers get the reasons for seasons wrong..... Have our Master Instructors dispel the myth, teach the science and reinforce the learning of this all important concept.

Sunken Treasures - Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are an amazing resource often overlooked by our society. Over 20% of all of the worlds fresh water is contained within these 5 enormous lakes. However, the Great Lakes are also the resting place for over 5000 shipwrecks. These...

Virtual Mission to Mars

Experience STEM learning in action! It the near future. Phenomena involving possible water deposits on Mars have been observed. A lone astronaut will need your team to help investigate this anomaly, launch a probe, and analyze data to collect a...

Type of Organization

Education: Elementary

Contact

Amy Vallone Amy_Vallone@boces.monroe.edu
15 Linden Park
Rochester NY 14625
5853832290
United States

http://www.monroe.edu/challenger

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Challenger Learning Center (Rochester, New York) cover:

Best Practice
Career Education
Character Education
Community Interests
Family & Consumer Science
Gifted & Talented
Health/Physical Education
Mathematics
Problem Solving
Reading
Sciences
Social Studies/History
Special Education
Special Needs
STEM
Technology/Information Science

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

“This program runs directly with our curriculum. The students were always on task and were sad when the conference was over. This inspires me to try to make my teaching recreate this type of experience. The Commanders truly make this experience work!”

Todd Zuk, Erwin Valley School, Corning

“The Challenger Center is a fantastic way to bring the curriculum to life for the kids! Even kids who are difficult to motivate in the classroom are excited to learn and participate!”

Elana Keeney, Northside School, Fairport