Field Trips Programs & Teacher Resources

TARPON SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

2008-2009 THEATER FIELD TRIPS

Performances are at 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall))

Student Admission: $5.00 (One complimentary chaperone per ten paid admissions)

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Fabulous Franzini Family Science & Astronomy Circus

Friday, January 9, 2009 at 10:30 am

Join Professor Franzini and Lippo the Clown as they lead students through an action-packed demonstration of gravity, inertia, circular motion, air pressure and balance. Scientific elements are dynamically demonstrated through clowning, juggling, magic and other circus skills in this fun-filled, fastpaced program to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science for grades K through 5. Hula hoops, umbrellas, balls, cigar boxes, balloons and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination. An introduction to astronomy is shown through Lippo’s wild ride around the “rolling globe” Sun. Rosie, the scientifically trained Wonderdog, joins the Franzinis as the star of the show.

Study Guide for Students School Show Flyer

Cultural Treasures Education Program

Sharing the History of Tarpon Springs

Make history come alive for your students...

The City of Tarpon Springs presents a new education program for fourth grade students and teachers. History posters and “traveling trunks” bring the rich cultural heritage of Tarpon Springs right into your classroom. The history poster is available to teachers at no charge. (Email your request). The poster shows photographs, text and artwork identifying the four important eras in the history of the area: the Indian Era, the Early Settlers, the Booming 1920s, and the Sponge Industry and Greek Immigration.

Traveling trunks, which can be borrowed by teachers for display and discussion in the classroom, contain historical items that illustrate life in past centuries, and reproductions of vintage photographs that document the community’s heritage.

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For more information or to arrange a field trip to the Heritage Museum or the 1883 Safford House Museum, call or email Ms. Billie Poteat 727-942-5605

For more information on any of the programs listed above, to reserve seats for a theater program, or reserve a traveling trunk, please contact the School Residency Coordinator at (727) 942-5605, or by email. Seat reservations will be confirmed in writing.

Transportation Options: There are several transportation services available locally. Please check with your school board about funding availability, or call us to check options.