Ringling Museum of Art

There is so much to discover at The Ringling! Students of all ages will connect with art, nature, and history as they explore The Ringling’s rich art collections, roam the lush grounds, visit the historic Ca’ d’Zan, and experience the fascinating, interactive history of the American circus.

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Animal Safari Virtual Tour

Program description

What animals will you discover?

Take an animal safari through art, from where ever your students are! Students will hone their observation skills as they learn about the animal kingdom. Among the many animals you may discover, students will discuss and compare animals kept as pets, wild animals, animals used for work, and even mythological animals.

Teachers have two options for an Animal Safari

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Booking / scheduling contact

Kay Carrington

941-359-5700 x3705

schooltours@ringling.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Field Trip

Artistic Discipline: Storytelling, Visual Arts

Subject: FIne Arts: Visual Art, Language Arts, Science

Population served: Students with Disabilities, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Virtual school tours are offered Monday-Friday. Student accommodations including but not limited to ASL interpreters, bilingual tours, and tactile boxes are available upon request.

Available times:

8:00am – 3:00pm

Max number of students: 200

Length of program: 30 minutes

Space / technical requirements:

The Ringling uses Zoom for live virtual tours unless otherwise requested. It is recommended that teachers in brick-and-mortar classrooms are equipped with a speaker and screen.

Location(s):

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

5401 Bay Shore Road

Sarasota, FL 34243

Fees / Ticketing:

Virtual school tours are FREE!

CPALMS Standards

English Language Arts:
Grade K
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5

Science:
Grade K
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3

Social Studies:
Grade K
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5

Visual Art:
Grade K
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5

Supporting Materials

WILD-for-Literacy-Animal-Safari-Teacher-Resource-Guide.pdf

Qualifications

Has conducted educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Programs connect to State Curriculum Standards: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance: Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

PHOTOS

Image: A woman reads a book to children sitting underneath a large painting of deer.

References

References available upon request.

Cancellation Policy

Please allow two weeks notice for cancellation.