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Welcome back, Administrators and Teachers.
It’s going to be a busy school year, and we at the Council on Culture & Arts hope that our 2008-09 edition of the Arts in Education
Directory will make this year a little easier and a lot more fun.
This reference guide is in-depth look at the arts in education programs that Tallahassee, Leon County, and the surrounding areas have
to offer. Of course, a publication like this can never be truly complete – there are always more resources, new programs, and hidden
gems to find. If we’ve missed a terrific program, please let us know as we will be updating the Arts in Education Directory frequently on
our web site (www.cocanet.org).
With so many resources at your disposal, this is truly a great place to teach and learn. We invite you to use this Directory to energize your
lessons and engage your students. There’s a whole world of educational adventure within these pages!
Sincerely,
Peggy Brady
Executive Director
COCA’s Arts in Education Directory is a reference guide to the wealth of arts in education programs and teaching artists in the Tallahasee
community and surrounding areas. These programs include arts field trips, in-school performances and workshops, artist residencies,
and other arts-related resources for teachers and students. The goal of this directory is to facilitate and advance the arts as an integral
component of the education and experiences of K-12 students and educators.
Artists and organizations are listed alphabetically and include icons that indicate the Sunshine State Standards, which include:
DA LA PE TH
Dance Language Arts Physical Education Theater
FL MA SC VA
Foreign Languages Mathematics Science Visual Arts
HE MU SS
Health Education Music Social Studies
There is also a table in the back that cross-references all of the organizations and artists by type of program and by grade level.
Each listing contains a description of the educational programs that are available to bring into the classroom or as field trip opportunities,
plus contact information, appropriate grade level, and applicable Sunshine State standards and FCAT focus areas. This information will help
educators, administrators, and parents find the appropriate cultural organization or individual artist to fill their specific needs.
Please note that this directory may not represent all arts educational programs existing in the Tallahassee/Leon County area. COCA does
not endorse any artists, organizations, or programs listed herein, nor imply stature through their inclusion in this directory. While we have
made every effort to insure that this directory is correct, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information.
This directory is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the
National Endowment for the Arts.
Availability: Monday-Friday, except holidays, 9am-4 pm, but we will arrange tours for
private organizations outside regular hours upon request.
Program Description: The 621 Gallery offers guided tours of the Charles E. Hook Sculpture Garden
as well as the indoor galleries. Join us for an event filled day learning about
sculpting through the eyes of 16 regional sculptors who create larger than
life art by using various methods and materials. The program includes a
guided tour of the Sculpture Garden located throughout Railroad Square Art
Park with discussions emphasizing the techniques of welding, elements of
art, and key art terms.
Pre-/Post-visit materials: Lesson plans are available and are intended to be used throughout the
school year to enhance student’s awareness of art in all subject areas.
Teachers are mailed a copy of our curriculum kit designed for all grade
levels. Within each kit teachers will receive an appropriate grade level
curriculum along with instructional accommodations for students with
learning disabilities, study guide, pre-/post-test, activity sheets, artist
profiles, map, photos and descriptions of sculptures, and pre-/post-surveys
of sculpture garden tour.
Requirements: Teachers must provide information about any special needs for their
students or special activities.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.A.1., LA.C.1.1, LA.C.2.1, LA.C.3.1, LA.D.1.1, LA.B.2.2,
LA.B.2.3, LA.C.2.3, LA.B.2.4, LA.C.1.4, LA.C.3.4 Math (MA): MA.B.1.1, MA.C.2.1,
MA.A.2.1, MA.A.1.2, MA.A.5.2, MA.B.2.2, MA.A.1.4, MA.B.2.4, MA.B.3.4
Science (SC): SC.A.1.1, SC.A.2.1, SC.D.1.1, SC.B.2.4 Visual Arts (VA): VA.C.1.1,
VA.D.1.1, VA.E.1.1, VA.C.1.2, VA.D.1.2, VA.E.1.2, VA.B.1.3, VA.C.1.3, VA.D.1.3,
VA.E.1.3
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context, Comparison, Cause and Effect, Measurement,
Geometry and Spatial Sense, Physical and Chemical Sciences
Program Description: The Parker Quartet will perform a mini-recital, demonstrate their instruments
and participate in a question and answer session with students
Pre-/Post-visit materials: Pre-visit materials include study guides for the Parker Quartet’s public
performance that correlate to Sunshine State Standards in math, science,
history and music for grades 3-5. These lesson plans and all related
materials are posted to the www.theartistseries.org website at least one
month before the scheduled visit.s Input will be requested from teachers
and students after the visit. Note: participating teachers will receive
complimentary tickets to the public performance on Sunday, January 25,
2009.
Requirements: Large music classroom or other large space; 4 music stands; 4 chairs
Sunshine State Standards: Music (MU): MU.C.1.2; MU.D.1.2; MU.D.2.2; MU.E.1.2; MU.E.2.2; MU.D.1.3;
MU.C.1.3; MU.D.1.3; MU.D.2.3;MU.E.1.3.; MU.E.2.3; MU.C.1.3; MU.D.1.4;
MU.E.1.4; MU.E.2.4
Program Description: Paper-Making starts with a fiber pulp plus natural materials such as grasses,
seeds, petals or feathers. The program covers making pulp, screening
sheets of paper and embellishing with color and textures into a group
collage. Finished collages can be displayed as a group piece or cut into
individual bookmarks. Optional workshop provides screens and pulp for
each individual to make his own paper collage, photo mats or stationery.
Language and complexity of project or demo varies with age group.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: All equipment provided and most materials provided depending on
activity or size of group.
Requirements: Wet area: tables and sink nearby. Dry area: electricity.
Sunshine State Standards: Visual Arts (VA): VA.A.1.1-D.1.1; VA.A.1.2-D.1.2; VA.A.1.3-C.1.3; VA.A.1.4-C.1.4
Program Description: Beginning with comments on fabric uses with the clothing students wear, or
materials found at home, this program covers functional vs. non-functional
weaving and demonstrates the entire process from spinning a fiber (raw
wool) to dyeing, to weaving. Students receive hands-on experience of wools,
yarns, finished items, and may possibly try a little weaving. This program
is related to fairy tales, social studies, measuring and formulas, history, and
science-simple machinery. Language and complexity of project or demo
varies with age group. Field trip opportunity involves a visit to the artist’s
Monticello sheep farm with demonstrations on a large loom.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Vocabulary list supplied upon request. All equipment and materials are
provided. Storybook and PowerPoint program of sheep are also available.
Sunshine State Standards: Visual Arts (VA): A.1.1 –E.1.1; A.1.2-E.1.2; A.1.3-C-1.3; A.1.4 – C.1.4.
CyPress Publications
CyPress Publications is a local independent publishing company that strives to give opportunities P.O. Box 2636
to local authors. In addition to presenting publishing-related programs to school groups, CyPress Tallahassee, FL 32316-2636
Publications functions as a resource to the schools on behalf of the authors published by this
company. Contact: Leland F. Raymond
(850) 576-8820
Book Publishing Workshop lraymond@nettally.com
Grades 3-12 www.cypress-starpublications.com
Type of Program:
Performance
Field Trip Opportunity
Residency ; Workshop
LA
Area(s) of emphasis: Film/Media Arts, Literary Arts
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Printed books of students’ writing and other artwork for purchase
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.B.1.2; LA.B.2.2; LA.D.2.2; LA.E.1.2; LA.E.2.2
FCAT Focus Areas: Narrative; Expository; Persuasive; Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions
Visiting Authors
Grades 3-12
Type of Program: ; Performance
Field Trip Opportunity ; Residency ; Workshop
Cost of program: Negotiable with individual authors. Cypress Publications does not charge
for facilitating contact between authors and teachers.
Program Description: CyPress Publications will act as liaison between teachers and authors
published by CyPress Publications for scheduling of in-school visits and
presentations. Authors include:
• Dr. Catherine S. Fontaine, author of Have a Not for Christmas . . . and Always
• Nathan Smith Hipps, author of Remembrance: A Story of Family Love and Survival
• Barbara A. Kiger, author of Payback
• Regina N. Lewis, author of The Smallest Toy Store and The Smallest Schoolhouse
• Elizabeth Kinzer O’Farrell, author of WW II . . . A Navy Nurse Remembers
• Juanita S. and Leland F. Raymond, authors of Orion the Skateboard Kid
• John Rushing, author of A.J. Learns to Swim
• Ted Simmons, author of Sandstorm and Diablo Creek
• Norma Sundberg, author of An Odd Fable
• Susan Womble, author of Newt’s World Icon
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Main Idea, Plot, Author’s Purpose;
Comparison, Cause and Effect; Reference and Research; Narrative;
Expository; Persuasive; Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions
FCAT Focus Areas: Comparison, Cause and Effect; Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions;
Measurement; Physical and Chemical Sciences; Scientific Thinking
Program Description: Students are led through a series of processes in order to construct a pan
flute and to learn the rudimentary skills needed to play tones on their
instruments. Students practice listening skills and critical thinking skills
while working in a group to create their own musical instrument. This
workshop is wrapped around exercising the skills of patience, listening
and paying attention to your work.
Sunshine State Standards: Health (HE): HE.B.3.1-3 HE.C.2.1-4 ; Music (MU): MU.A.3.1-2 MU.D.1.1.1-2-3-
4; Science (SC): SC.B.1.1-4 SC.H.1.1--2-3-4
FCAT Focus Areas: Comparison, Cause and Effect; Reference and Research; Focus,
Organization, Support, Conventions; Number Sense, Concepts, and
Operations; Measurement; Physical and Chemical Sciences; Scientific
Thinking
Program Description: Musical demonstration in which students are exposed to the relationship
between songs and stories. Students are exposed to and experience real
world musical examples of the terms beginning, middle, end, high, low,
fast, and slow. This program combines music, literature, and drawing,
bringing them all together to help students explore the diversity of the
world of creativity.
Sunshine State Standards: Dance (DA): DA.A.1.1-4 DA.2.1.1-1; Health (HE): HE.B.3.1-3; Language Arts
(LA): LA.A.1.1-4; Music (MU): MU.A.3.1-2
FCAT Focus Areas: Comparison, Cause and Effect; Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions
Writing Workshop
Contact: Marci Elliott
(850) 877-3657 Grades K - 12
marci2elliott@aol.com
Type of Program:
Performance
Field Trip Opportunity
Residency ; Workshop
Cost of program: No cost for in-class workshops and mentoring; fees do apply for one-on-
one tutoring
Availability: Monday-Friday
Program Description: Workshop content includes changes in journalism to keep up with high-
tech demands of today’s workplace, what’s expected of journalists as far as
cross-training is concerned (skills with digital devices as well as writing and
editing skills), various career opportunities. The program also focuses on
the importance of accuracy, attribution, correct writing, grammar, spelling,
punctuation and other tools of the writing profession.
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Main Idea, Plot, Author’s Purpose;
Comparison, Cause and Effect; Reference and Research; Narrative;
Expository; Persuasive; Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions
Program Description: An original play, Turn it On, Turn it Off, based on the Energy Hog theme/
concept first introduced by the U.S. Department of Energy, which
encourages students to think about their family’s energy usage. In addition
to presenting the play, the FPSC has developed a short informational
question and answer session with students encouraging discussion about
energy conservation.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Prior to the school program, the script, Turn it On, Turn it Off, can be
provided to school officials. Subsequent to the program, the FPSC can
provide energy conservation booklets for the teachers to use with their
students.
Program Description: An original play, Water Wiser, encourages students to think about our
drinking water and the need to conserve it. After the play, a question and
answer session encourag students to discuss water as a viable resource
and the importance of conservation. The FPSC has also developed a “water
experience” to demonstrate how much water may be lost as a result of
something as simple as a leaky faucet.
Program Description: The FSO’s educational outreach program is designed for young audiences.
The goal is to expose young people to the genre and help them have a
better understanding and appreciation for opera. Shows are performed
in English by Florida State Opera students. Choose a 30-45 minute opera
appropriate for elementary school or middle school.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Pre-visit materials are provided to teachers to help prepare students. The
Florida State Opera also sends docents into the schools the week before
the performances
Requirements: The Opera needs a large space such as a choir room or auditorium that will
accommodate a small set. A piano is also required.
Program Description: Dance Repertory Theatre is a student group in the Department of Dance
that provides educational programs tailored to your needs.
Program Description: The Global Ambassador Program provides international students, scholars,
and faculty opportunities to spread awareness about their country
and culture to schools and organizations throughout the Tallahassee
community. The International Center arranges speaking engagements
and other activities in classrooms such as storytelling, games, and music.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Presenter bio and evaluation are always included. Other materials may be
added depending on organizational need.
Requirements: Needs vary depending on the kind of presentation the teacher has requested.
Availability: Monday-Friday except holidays. Museum hours are normally 9 am – 4 pm, but
we will arrange tours and some activities outside those hours upon request.
Program Description: The FSU MoFA offers tours of exhibitions or behind the scenes, K-12
exhibitions, parent/student/teacher nights, high school internships
(grades 11-12), partnership projects with interested schools, teacher
packets (also available on the FSU website), catalogues, teacher
workshops, an FSU Museum/Ringling teacher institute, and a student
volunteer program.
Requirements: Generally school groups are capped at 30, though larger groups can
sometimes be divided into smaller segments for touring.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): various standards; Social Studies (SS): various
standards; Visual Arts (VA): various standards
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Comparison, Cause and Effect; Narrative;
Expository; Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions
Requirements: Teachers must provide information about any special needs for their
students. They must go over the rules of visiting a gallery (provided by
Gadsden Arts) before coming to the gallery. All tours must be scheduled
at least two weeks ahead of time, and can be groups of 5-30 individuals.
Program Description: This program allows students to experience art appreciation while they
learn about the related culture and history surrounding a piece of artwork.
The Art for Literacy program featuresart-inspired writing activities that
help students learn Sunshine State Standard correlated literacy skills.
Requirements: Teachers must provide information about any special needs for their
children or special activities. They must go over the rules of visiting a
gallery (provided by Gadsden Arts) before coming to the gallery
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Copies of “How to Build a Story”, “Clean up your Writing” and “Spark your
Writing” handouts.
FCAT Focus Areas: Reading: Words and Phrases in Context; Main Idea, Plot, Author’s Purpose;
Comparison, Cause and Effect; Reference and Research. Writing: Narrative;
Expository; Persuasive; Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions
Program Description: Programs include tours of the historic Riley House and classroom
historical presentations. Students are introduced to significant historic
places and people of present times and revisit past events and people
that have helped to shape the fabric of today’s society. Some of the
skill developments that are emphasized throughout this program are:
determining the main ideas of essential messages, arranging events
in chronological order, confirming simple predictions, recognizing the
difference between fact and opinion and making inferences. Please call
for more information regarding summer, after school and other programs
including Blended Lives, Power Up and Riley’s Kids.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.A.1.2.1, LA.B.1.2.1. Science (SC): SC.G.2.2.3; Social
Studies (SS): SS.B.1.2.1
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Main Idea, Plot, Author’s Purpose; Reference
and Research; Narrative; Number Sense, Concepts, and Operations; Earth
and Space Sciences; Life and Environmental Sciences
Program Description: Guided tour of the Knott House Museum takes 45 minutes. This tour
focuses on the 1930s and the Knott House family’s residence in the house
during the Great Depression. “Thingamajig” is the optional hands-on
activity that takes 30 minutes. Students investigate what objects can tell
us about the lives of the people who used them.
Program Description: Luella Knott’s witty verses hang from her Victorian antiques, lightening
the mood of her visitors during the Great Depression. The first hour of
the program features an interactive tour of the house during which
students read Mrs. Knott’s poems and discuss them in the context of
what they have learned about the1930s. Students engage in lively poetry
interpretation during the last half-hour of the program. Please call two
weeks in advance for reservations.
Sunshine State Standards: LA 3.1.6.2, LA 3.1.6.6, LA 3.1.7.2, LA 4.1.4.3, LA 4.1.6.6, LA 4.1.7.2, LA 5.1.7.2,
LA 5.2.1.3
Program Description: We’ll bring art to you. Activities such as painting, drawing, ceramics and more
brought right to your door. We’ll work together to tailor the activity to the
need, interest and ability level of your group. All tools and materials included.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Art Education “Fast Facts” information sheets provide information about
key terms, artists and additional recommended activities.
Requirements: Chairs, tables and other materials (such as paper to cover tables). Adult
supervision for students. One assistant to meet LeMoyne staff and assist
with set-up and clean-up.
Cost of program: No cost to Leon County Schools. Special activities available upon request for
an additional fee, typically $3 - $10. For all non-Leon County School groups,
LeMoyne requests a donation of $1 per participant for the Gallery Tour.
Program Description: Join us in the gallery to learn about art. Explore artist techniques and learn
key art terms. Be inspired by the work in the gallery and enjoy the serene
setting of the Lind Sculpture Garden. Many groups bring a brown bag
lunch to enjoy in the Garden.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Art Education “Fast Facts” information sheets provide information about
key terms, artists and additional recommended activities.
Program Description: The main branch of the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System
welcomes class visits for all ages. Tour the Youth Services Section and learn
about all of the resources available, including online catalog, research
databases, and free online tutoring. Library staff may coordinate examples,
special materials, reading lists and more with specific projects or topics of
interest to the visiting group. When applicable, other areas of the library
may be included in the tour.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: With advance notice, the Library can provide bookmarks and book lists to
fit the educational goals of the visiting group.
Requirements: The Library encourages a ratio of 5 students per adult. Groups are
encouraged to call the Library to make an appointment.
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Reference and Research; Physical and
Chemical Sciences; Earth and Space Sciences; Life and Environmental
Sciences
Program Description: Ms. Lewis will be available to schools for story sharing and book signings.
Program Description: Learn about the unique Lichgate property and the teacher who had a
dream to create a humble, gentle life in the “midst of civilization.” The
program includes a guided tour of the Lichgate Cottage and gardens
with discussion emphasizing the life and literary works of Laura Jepsen
and how, with determination, one person can make a difference. The
enchanting cottage is a wonderful introduction for students to a National
Register historic home, historic preservation, environmental land
stewardship, and community cooperation.
Sunshine State Standards: Visual Arts (VA): VA.C.1.1, VA.D.1.1, VA.E.1.1, VA.C.1.2, VA.D.1.2, VA.E.1.2,
VA.B.1.3, VA.C.1.3, VA.D.1.3, VA.E.1.3
Cost of program: Field Trip -$15 per class, plus $1 per student (max. 30 students per class).
In School - $100 for first class, $50 for each additional class plus $.50 per
mile round trip (not applicable if located within 10 miles of The Brogan
Museum).
Program Description: This is a hands-on program using the Mesoamerican artifacts with animal
images from The Brogan’s Millet Collection. Find out how archaeologists
learn about the culture of ancient peoples.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Class outline and suggested pre and post activities.
Requirements: For in-school Exploration classes, we request that at least one assistant be
provided to greet the Museum staff upon arrival for setting up and to act
as a liaison with the faculty throughout the duration of the program(s). A
limit of six in-school programs per day and a lunch break are requested.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.A.2.2.3, LA.B.1.2.1, LA.B.2.2.1, LA.C.1.2.3; Math (MA):
MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B.2.2.1, MA.B.4.2.2, MA.C.1.2.1; Science (SC): SC.A.1.2.1,
SC.H.1.2.2; Social Studies (SS): SS.A.1.2.2 ; Visual Arts (VA): VA.B.1.2.1,
VA.C.1.2.2
Cost of program: Field Trip -$15 per class, plus $1 per student (max. 30 students per class).
In School - $100 for first class, $50 for each additional class plus $.50 per
mile round trip (not applicable if located within 10 miles of The Brogan
Museum).
Program Description: Get a real feel for science as you practice the art of “Gyotaku” to create your
own sensational, textured fish prints. Compare fish to human anatomy
and observe live specimens in our EcoLab exhibit.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Class outline and suggested pre and post activities.
Requirements: For in-school Exploration classes, we request that at least one assistant be
provided to greet the Museum staff upon arrival for setting up and to act
as a liaison with the faculty throughout the duration of the program(s). A
limit of six in-school programs per day and a lunch break are requested.
Sunshine State Standards: Science (SC): SC.A.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.4, SC.F.1.1.5, SC.F.2.1.2, SC.G.1.1.4,
SC.H.1.1.1, SC.D.1.1.2; Visual Arts (VA): VA.A.1.1.1, VA.A.1.1.3, VA.B.1.2.1
Mesoamerican Animals
Grades 3-5
Type of Program:
Performance ; Field Trip Opportunity
Residency ; Workshop
Cost of program: Field Trip -$15 per class, plus $1 per student (max. 30 students per class).
In School - $100 for first class, $50 for each additional class plus $.50 per
mile round trip (not applicable if located within 10 miles of The Brogan
Museum).
Program Description: This hands-on class and interactive program uses Mesoamerican artifacts
from The Brogan’s Millett Collection to teach history and discover animal
symbolism. Learn about the people and the animals that lived in America
over one thousand years ago.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Class outline and suggested pre and post activities.
Requirements: For in-school Exploration classes, we request that at least one assistant be
provided to greet the Museum staff upon arrival for setting up and to act
as a liaison with the faculty throughout the duration of the program(s). A
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.A.2.3.1, LA.A.2.3.3, LA.B.1.3.1, LA.B.2.3.1, LA.E.2.3.1;
Math (MA): MA.B.1.3.1, MA.B.3.3.1; Science (SC): SC.A.1.3.1, SC.H.1.3.1; Social
Studies (SS): SS.A.2.3.1, SS.A.2.3.1, SS.B.1.3.1; Visual Arts (VA): VA.C.1.3.2,
VA.D.1.3.2
Program Description: This program encourages students to better appreciate and understand
the role of civics in the U.S. by examing Claude Pepper’s historical and
political legacy as an advocate for those with the greatest needs in
American Society. Topics include: Civil Rights, Labor, Minimum Wage, the
New Deal, World War II, and McCarthyism.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.A.2.4.2, LA.A.2.4.5, LA.A.2.4.7; Social Studies (SS):
SS9-12
FCAT Focus Areas: Comparison, Cause and Effect; Reference and Research; Persuasive
Program Description: Extensión San Luis creates greater awareness of the roles played by
people of Spanish and Native American origin in the history of Florida and
features hands-on interactive learning. Programs highlight important
issues and themes of the Mission San Luis story and Florida history.
Artifacts, activities and role playing are central to the experience provided.
Some Extensión San Luis programs also stress Spanish language skills and
ESOL advancement.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Includes related crafts, class activities, writing assignments, and games
designed to reinforce the Extensión San Luis experience. Some of these
lessons are available at www.missionsanluis.org.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.C.1.2, LA.C.2.2, LA.C.3.2; NL-FL.K-12.2; Social Studies
(SS): SS.A.1.2, SS.a.4.2, SS.a.6.2, SS.D.2.2; NSS-USH.K-4.l, K-4.2, K-4.3, K4.4;
NSS-USH.5-12.2, NSS-WH.5-12.6
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Comparison, Cause and Effect; Reference
and Research
Program Description: Students can explore Florida’s Hispanic and Native American roots
through costumed living history, hands-on exhibits, re-creations or period
buildings and archaeological excavations at the only reconstructed
Spanish mission in Florida. Guided tours of our historic site are conducted
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Descriptions and SSS benchmarks for our Pre-Post-Visit educational
materials can be found at www.missionsanluis.org.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.1; NL-FL.K-12.2; Social Studies (SS): SS.A.1, SS.A.4,SS.
A.6, SS.B.2, SS.D.1, SS.A.1.2, SS.A.4.2, SS.A.6.2, SS.D.2.2; NSS-USH.K-4.1, K-4.2,
K-4.3, K-4.4; NSS-USH.5-12.2, NSS-WH.5-12.6; Visual Arts (VA): VA.E.1, VA.C.1;
NA-VA.K-4.4, NA-VA.5-8.4
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Basic info, pre-visit activity, classroom activity, travel log, bibliography and
resources, post-visit activity, and FCAT lesson plans.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): A.1.4, A.2.4, C.1.4, C.2.4, C.3.4, D.2.4; Math (MA): A.4,
A.B.3, A.A.3.2.2, A.A.3.2.3, B.1.2.2, E.1.2.3; Music (MU): C.1.4, D.1.4 ; Social
Studies (SS): A.1.4, A.3.4, A.4.4, A.5.4, B.2.4
Highlights Tour
Grades K-12
Type of Program:
Performance ; Field Trip Opportunity
Residency
Workshop
Program Description: A guided tour of the Museum’s most popular exhibits and artifacts. Tours
can be tailored to your groups special interests and needs.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Trip planner, scavenger hunt master, map master, background and history,
rules, and materials tailored to your groups special interest
Sunshine State Standards: Social Studies (SS): A.1.3.1, A.6.2.1, A.6.2.5, A.6.2.6, A.6.2.7, A.6.3.2, B.1.1.1,
B.1.2.4, B.2.1, B.2.2,
Program Description: Students investigate the importance of symbols while exploring the state
emblems including the alligator, the Florida panther, and the orange blossom.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Basic info, classroom activity, symbols fact sheet, bibliography, and
standards questions.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): LA.A.1, LA.A.2, LA.B.1, LA.B.2, LA.C.2.1; Math (MA):
MA.A.l, MA.A.3, MA.C.1, MA.C.2, MA.E.1; Science (SC): SC.F.1, SC.G.2; Social
Studies (SS): SS.A.1, SS.A.4, SS.A.5, SS.C.1.1
Survival Florida
Grades 3-12
Type of Program:
Performance ; Field Trip Opportunity
Residency ; Workshop
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Basic info, classroom activity, Florida map, pre-visit activity, fact sheet,
bibliography and resources, making an astrolabe, post-visit activities, FCAT
activities, and standards questions.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): A.1.2, A.2.2, B.2.2; Math (MA): 3.2, A.3.2, A.1.2, A.E.1.2; Science
(SC): E.2.2, G.1.2, H.3.2; Social Studies (SS): A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, A.6, B.1, B.2, S.1
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Comparison, Cause and Effect; Reference
and Research; Narrative; Persuasive; Number Sense, Concepts, and
Operations
Program Description: A guided tour of the Museum where students work in groups to discover,
investigate, and interpret significant time periods in Florida History.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Basic info, pre-visit activity, map template, bibliography & resources, post-
visit activity, and FCAT lesson plans.
Sunshine State Standards: Language Arts (LA): A.1.2, A.2.2, B.1.2, B.2.2; Math (MA): A.3.2, A.1.2 ; Science
(SC): D.1, G.1, G.2, H.3; Social Studies (SS): A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, B.2
Availability: Monday-Friday
Program Description: Participants will discuss alternate ways to bridge the cultural gap between
East and West in today’s polarized world. The presenter will discuss
how his personal adventures in the Middle East led to the writing of his
Young Adult novel, Sandstorm, and to reflections on how one’s culture
determines one’s perception of events.
Availability: Monday-Friday
Program Description: Well, which is it, plot or character? Why? Why not? Who cares? An
exploration of how plot and character work together to create a
memorable story. Discuss typical plot elements and character archetypes.
Availability: Monday-Friday
Program Description: The dreaded blank page. This program discusses where stories come from.
This is a look into how things heard on the news, or in the corridors at school,
can lead to stories that people will want to read from beginning to end.
Availability: Events are scheduled October-May with participating schools and the
Tallahassee Ballet based on space availability and requests.
Now Playing!
Grades 1-12
Type of Program:
Performance ; Field Trip Opportunity
Residency
Workshop
Program Description: Opportunities for area schools to attend The Tallahassee Ballet’s major
productions through performances for schools and a Young Person’s
Concert.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Lesson plan packets will be developed for each production.
On Stage Now!
Grades 1-12
Type of Program: ; Performance
Field Trip Opportunity
Residency
Workshop
Program Description: This program brings the ballet to your school through special mini-
performances, lectures, and dance demonstrations.
R.O.A.D. Rally
Grades 6-12
Type of Program: ; Performance
Field Trip Opportunity
Residency
Workshop
Program Description: This program presents abbreviated performances to middle and high
schools in Leon County at their school site.
Program Description: Students will enjoy an interactive workshop, tour of the theatre, and will
play age appropriate theatre games.
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Main Idea, Plot, Author’s Purpose
StoryTheatre
Grades K-5
Type of Program:
Performance ; Field Trip Opportunity
Residency
Workshop
Program Description: This program features live readings and encourages students to actively
participate in activities and music geared around favorite stories.
Pre-/Post-visit Materials: Song sheets, art project, each child gets a certificate of participation
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Main Idea, Plot, Author’s Purpose;
Comparison, Cause and Effect
Program Description: The Museum’s Bellevue Plantation house is a great location for students
to learn about African American History. Students will move on to the
museum’s historic Concord School House, and with hands on objects, they
will learn about education after the emancipation of slaves.
Cost of program: $50 plus admission to the museum ($5.50 per student, $8 per adult).
For the 2007-08 school year, admission fees are waived for Leon County
School groups.
Program Description: Students will learn through hands-on activities about family life on a 1880s
farm. This fun-filled program will include comparing their life today with
family life in the 1880s, the roles family members played on the farm,
and the basic needs of the farm animals. Example of activities: grinding
corn, weeding garden, or hunting eggs. There are several versions of this
program that are designed for different grade levels.
Sunshine State Standards: Social Studies (SS): SS.A.1.1; Science (SC): SC.F.1.1.1; Language Arts (LA):
LA.C.1.1.1
Cost of program: $50 plus admission to the museum ($5.50 per student, $8 per adult).
For the 2007-08 school year, admission fees are waived for Leon County
School groups.
Program Description: Using visuals, artifacts and hands-on experiences, students will learn about
the native people of this region from the first inhabitants to modern tribes.
Sunshine State Standards: Social Studies (SS): SS.A.6.2.6; Language Arts (LA): LA.C.1.1; Visual Arts (VA):
VA.C.1.2.2
Cost of program: $50 plus admission to the museum ($5.50 per student, $8 per adult).
For the 2007-08 school year, admission fees are waived for Leon County
School groups.
Program Description: This walking tour features the museum’s historic buildings including the
Concord School, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, and Bellevue, an
antebellum home.
A Tale of Fossils
Grades 4-5
Type of Program:
Performance ; Field Trip Opportunity
Residency
Workshop
Cost of program: $50 plus admission to the museum ($5.50 per student, $8 per adult).
For the 2007-08 school year, admission fees are waived for Leon County
School groups.
Program Description: Florida’s ancient history is storied in fossils. This program begins with
Florida 14 million years ago and ends with Florida’s Ice Age. It includes
collecting fossils, models, hands-on activities and video clips.
Sunshine State Standards: Science (SC): SC.D.1.2.4, SC.D.1.2.5, SC.H.1.2.1, SC.H.1.2.2, SC.H.1.2.5,
SC.H.3.2.2, SC.H.3.2.4; Social Studies (SS): SS.A.1.2.2, SS.A.1.2.3
Grades 3 – 5 www.tallahasseesymphony.org
Standards Met: MU.B.2.2.2; MU.C.1.2.1; MU.C.1.2.4; MU.D. 1.2.2; MU.D. 2.2.1; MU.E. 1.2.2;
MU.E.2.2.2; MU. E.2.2.3
Cost of Program: $8 per student, 1 adult chaperone free for every 10 students
Program Description: The 2009 young people’s concert will feature “Carnival of the Animals” by Saint
Saens and other delightful music representing animals including Anderson’s
“Waltzing Cat,” Gershwin’s “Walking the Dog,” Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the
Bumblebee” and Tschaikovsky’s “Galloping Horse” (William Tell Overture Finale).
Standards Met: MU.B.2.2.2; MU.C.1.2.1; MU.C.1.2.4; MU.D. 1.2.2; MU.D. 2.2.1; MU.E. 1.2.2;
MU.E.2.2.2; MU. E.2.2.3
Pre-/Post-Visit Materials: Information available on the website in January, 2009: composer bios and photos;
descriptions of the music with sound clips; information on concert etiquette; student
activities; interactive quizzes; links to instrument demonstrations; Compact disc of
music mailed to all registered teachers.
Program Description: One to twelve authors will visit schools to read and discuss students’
writing, giving students a unique opportunity to hear compliments and
suggestions from other writers.
FCAT Focus Areas: Reading: Main Idea, Plot, Author’s Purpose; Reference and Research. Writing:
Narrative; Expository; Persuasive; Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions
Program Description: The Big Bend Writers’ Guild supports and promotes writing and all aspects
of the literary arts -- poetry, prose, fiction, playwriting, etc. -- to high school
students in the greater Tallahassee area. The guild provides a forum for
high school writers to read their works and gain support among their peers;
Students may also participate in writing contests and workshops on various
aspects of writing skills. Tutoring and mentoring for specific types of writing
skill improvements is also available.
Requirements: Journals for students to enter daily writing submissions; copies of students’
works; other necessities as required by students or their teacher-sponsors.
FCAT Focus Areas: Words and Phrases in Context; Main Idea, Plot, Author’s Purpose; Comparison,
Cause and Effect; Reference and Research; Narrative; Expository; Persuasive;
Focus, Organization, Support, Conventions
LA SS MU HE
Language Arts Social Studies Music Health Education
MA FL TH PE
Mathematics Foreign Languages Theater Physical Education
SC DA VA
Science Dance Visual Arts
Please visit the Florida Department of Education at www.fldoe.org/bii/curriculum/sss/ for more information regarding the Sunshine State
Standards.