What's it like to be in the circus today?
PBS Circus explores what it is like to own, operate, and work in a circus
What concerns do some people have about animal treatment in circuses?
- Peta
- Animal Aid (UK)
Writing about the circus
Circus Drawing
- Step by step drawing guides for animals and performers
Circus Math
What is the history of the circus?
- http://www.pbs.org/opb/circus/in-the-ring/history-circus/
- http://www.circusinamerica.org/public/
- http://www.circushistory.org/history.htm
What were the different types of jobs in the circus?
How many miles did they travel between shows?
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, 1960 Route
- Using google maps recreate their route and calculate miles for one month
What scientific principles are used by circus performers?
- Projectile Motion
- Linear Momentum
- Newton's Law of Motion
- Pendulum Motion
- Centripetal Acceleration
- Center of Mass
- Conservation of Energy
- Conservation of Angular Momentum
Learning how to do things like circus performers:
How to Make a Clown Face
In this activity students can learn to paint faces from a real clown.
How to Juggle
Jake LaSalle demonstrates how to get started learning how to juggle.
How to Do a Handstand
Doing handstands takes a lot of practice, but students can learn the basics with this short activity.
How to Train a Dog at Home
In this at-home activity, students with pet dogs can learn to teach them a few tricks.
How to Walk a Tightrope
With a bit of focus and practice, students can learn the basics of walking the tightrope.
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