Circus Arts Conservatory

Circus Arts Conservatory

The Circus Arts Conservatory Education Program

Circus, being unique, visual and exciting, offers a solid foundation for learning

This one-of-a-kind education program takes learning in the classroom to a new level. Our teaching artists go into Sarasota and Manatee County schools engaging students in key academic subjects including Science,

Language Arts and Theater. These inquiry based lessons were developed to New Florida Standards with FSA impact/awareness/results. Designed to include students that have difficulty responding to other traditional forms of instruction, the education program introduces students of all learning levels and learning styles to this unique curriculum. Measurements to date demonstrate consistent benefits to retention rates and test outcomes. We follow the Kennedy Center Arts Integration protocol because it is known that “when students learn through arts integration, they are engaged in experiences in which they actively build and demonstrate their understanding of both the art form and the other curriculum area.”

  • Engaging students directly and immediately, our circus-artists demonstrate principles of science, engineering, art, math, technology, communication, and theater
  • Capturing students enthusiasm first, we introduce a new perspective of key academic subjects through our distinctively engaging educational programs’ approach
  • Utilizing inquiry-based lessons, students learn to develop solutions through a question and analysis process
  • Encouraging creativity and introducing students to the circus arts and sciences, we accommodate all levels and learning styles, in a safe environment
  • Helping students recognize the importance of science, technology, and mathematics, we provide a kinesthetic learning experience
  • Following the Kennedy Center Arts Integration protocol, we subscribe to the idea that “when students learn through Arts Integration, they are engaged in experiences in which they actively build and demonstrate their
  • understanding of both the art form and the other curriculum area”
  • Having instructed more than 30,000 students in 32 elementary and middle schools, the Circus Arts Conservatory is proudly offering this educational experience since 2012
  • All lessons comply with Florida State Standards (FSA)

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

Karen@CircusArts.org

http://circusarts.org/

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  2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34239

(941) 556-5492

Circus Science! In-Person or Digital Experience!

Program description

Circus, a beautiful art form of movement and skill, is also a great lesson in physics. This series of 45 minute activities are designed to provide interactive, hands-on experiences to reinforce basic concepts in physical science for the elementary student. Using the theme of circus acts and their corresponding physics, the lessons are real-world based. Choose single or multiple lessons (price per child is for one lesson). Lessons are adjusted to the grade level.

Lorenzo and his Teeterboard (grades K-8)
Lorenzo has just been hired to perform his world famous Teeterboard Act, however, his teeterboard is held-up in customs. Lorenzo’s American teeterboard debut is scheduled for tonight, and he needs a custom teeterboard to perform his act for the sold-out show. Learners will design and build a teeterboard for Lorenzo so he can perform his act as the show may go on!

Human Cannonball (grades 3-8)
The Human Cannonball, who performs one of the most dangerous acts in the circus, must carefully calculate distance, mass and acceleration before being shot out of the cannon. Students will investigate the amount of force needed to have the circus performer safely land in the net.

Juggling (grades 6-8)
Circus performers learn many skills in their lifetime. An essential skill is juggling. Students will learn about balanced and unbalanced force and review gravity, mass and friction. Through practice, repetition and patience students will learn and develop their motor skills through juggling.

For lesson review and further inquiry,  a website is available for use in the classroom or on the students home computer at  https://circusarts.org/community-outreach/.  On the site, students will be able to look at circus acts and watch video on each of the scientific concepts discussed in each classroom lesson. There will also be a teacher link with additional lesson plans. A workbook will be provided for each student as well as a teachers edition with standards listed for each lesson.

These units are also excellent for STEM family nights.

Booking / scheduling contact

Karen Bell

   941-355-9335 x302

 Karen@CircusArts.org

Program detail
Artistic discipline:
Cultural Origin: Array, Array
Program type: In-School Exploration, Online Virtual Exploration
Population served: 3-5, 6-8, K-2
Subject: Language Arts, Science
Bilingual: No
Location(s):

Takes place at your school or digital visit

Fees / Ticketing:

5.00

Transportation

Is transportation needed for this exploration?: No
Is financial assistance offered?: Yes

Program info

Summer or Family Programs Offered?: yes