Home of the MIDAS@HOME Project!
What is MIDAS@HOME?
Overview
Parent’s Welcome to MIDAS@HOME
MY CIRCUS LIFE PROJECT
Welcome to My Life Is a Circus!
Activities
1. Create a Colorful Circus Program or Poster for Your Life
Overview Create a colorful program or poster using appropriate images and essential information.
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
2. Write Your Welcome Speech as the Ringmaster
Overview Create Ringmaster’s Welcome Speech: appropriate language and effective communication.
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
3. Make Your Own Unique Clown Costume
Overview Create colorful clown costume with a unique “character” that fits child personality and circus traditions.
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
4. Design Your Clown Face
Overview Create a colorful clown face that displays a unique “character” that fits child personality and circus traditions.
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
5. Make Your Own Rousing Circus Song
Overview Create or perform Circus Song in line with traditions that energize, engage and entertain audience.
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
6. What is Your Clown Trick? Juggling, or Balloon Twisting
Overview Two essential clown tricks are juggling and balloon twisting that match circus traditions. Delight your audience!
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
7. Dear Circus Owner: I should be in Your Circus!
Overview Write a letter describing why you are best person to hire for a specific circus job.
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
8. Congratulations: Welcome to Animal Care Team!
Overview Investigate what elephants need to be healthy and happy. Determine if the circus can provide good care. Provide written or oral report of your conclusions and suggestions for the future.
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions BrainStorm Packet
9. What Do We Need for a Family of Elephants?
Overview Investigate how much and what kind of food, water &care is needed for a family of elephants.
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
10. My Life as a Circus Elephant
Overview What are the good and bad things about having elephants in the circus? How to people think and feel about elephants as circus performers? Are elephants good for the circus business?
Parents Get Started Detailed Instructions Brainstorm Packet
11. After My Circus Leaves Town . . .
Overview Describe your circus experience in writing or talk with someone. What did you do and how do you feel about those experiences? How are you feeling now? Happy, a little sad? What will you do next?