CONNECT:
- See the history of the circus in photos ( http://www.circopedia.org/Category:Photo_Archive) and videos (http://www.circopedia.org/Category:Video_Archive). This website gathers information about circuses around the world.
- P. T. Barnum is known for his amazing circus; find out more about this amazing man – and his museum – at https://barnum-museum.org/about/about-p-t-barnum/
- When is college a circus? When you want to become a professional clown. See clown college in action at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpRlUay7UhE
- Watch some amazing circus tricks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk-gN97Ndb4. (Don’t try these at home.)
CREATE:
- It’s easy to look like a clown: follow the steps at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYSwPVLBU4E
- Who are flatties? Would you like cherry pie? Learn to “talk circus”: http://www.hobonickels.org/circus.htm
- Learn how to juggle by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxzSHRbLAx4
- Imagine collecting circus posters! Princeton University does; see their collection at http://libweb5.princeton.edu/visual_materials/Circus/TC093.html Try creating your own circus poster.
CARE:
- Build neighborhood spirit by planning and enjoying a kid-friendly circus. Great ideas are shared at http://www.kidactivities.net/post/circus-and-carnival-theme-for-kids.aspx
- Trampolines are often used in circuses, and it’s fun to play circus on a trampoline at home. But trampolines can also be dangerous. Read about its dangers and ways to keep safe on trampolines at https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/expert-answers/trampoline-exercise/faq-20058001
- Circuses celebrate diversity; see some examples at https://pharecircus.org/a-celebration-of-diversity/
- Think about the circus from the viewpoint of its animals. Do you think they enjoy jumping through burning hoops, for instance? Discover the daily lives of these animals outside the limelight, and what is being done to help them: https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/circuses/
CAREERS:
Have you ever wanted to run away and join a circus? Here are the
realities of circus jobs.
