School Programs
Bonnet House offers 5 interdisciplinary community-based programs designed to enrich classroom curriculum, meet Sunshine State Standards, reinforce character education and offer FCAT activities. These programs are tailored to various grade levels and interests.
Bonnet House education programs are designed for educators who are seeking assistance in meeting today’s education demands. These education programs:
- Meet the Florida Department of Education’s Sunshine State Standards
- Contain FCAT- compliant activities
- Integrate character education
- Involve hands-on activities
- Provide various choices of curriculum enrichment
- Conform to the National Trust for Historic Preservation curriculum guidelines
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School Education Programs
IMAGES AND IMPRESSIONS OF THE BONNET HOUSE
Novice or experienced art students will find inspiration at Bonnet House Museum. The creativity of the Bartlett family makes this home truly unique. Throughout the main house, you will see murals on the ceilings, faux marble on the walls and floors. On the estate grounds students will become acquainted with the ecology, history, design and preservation of this unique thirty-five acres. In conclusion students will have the opportunity of creating their own artwork with the help of one of Bonnet House Fine Art Teachers. Follow up sessions can be provided.
Cost: $8.00 per student ($1.00 for follow-up visits)
Program Length: 2 hours
Addresses the following benchmarks as listed in the Florida Sunshine State Standards:
Grades K-2: LA.C. 1.1.4, LA.C.2.1.2, SS.A.1.1.2, SS.A.1.1.4, SS.A.5.1.4, SS.B.2.1.1, SS.B.2.1.2, SS.B.2.1.4, SC.D.2.1.1, VA.A.1.1.1, VA.A.1.1.2, VA.B.1.1.2, VA.C.1.1.2, VA.E.1.1.1
Grades 3-5: LA.C.1.2.4, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.D.2.2.1, VA.A.1.2.1, VA.A.1.2.4, VA.B.1.2.1, VA.C.1.2.1, VA.E.1.2.1, VA.E.1.2.3
Grades 6-8: LA.C.1.3.1, SS.A.1.3.1, SS.A.6.3.1, SS.A.6.3.3, SS.A.6.3.4, SS.B.2.3.2, SS.B.2.3.6, SC.D.2.3.1, SC.G.2.3.4, VA.A.1.3.1, VA.A.1.3.2, VA.A.1. 3.3, VA.A.1.3.4, VA.C.1.3.2, VA.E.1.3.1, VA.E.1.3.3
Grades 9-12: LA.A.1.4.1, LA.C.2.4.2, SS.B.2.4.1, SC.G.1.4.1, SC.G.2.4.6, VA.A.1.4.1, VA.A.1.4.2, VA.A 1.4.3, VA.C.1.4.1
Activities – Middle School
Activities – Elementary School
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BIRCH BONNET BARRIER ISLAND BEAT ABOUT
Bring the classroom out to the field! The Bonnet House estate and Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Park provide unique sites for field study of environmental history. The textbook comes to life through the observation of various native and exotic species, discussions of environmental issues and participation in hands on activities and experiments on the barrier island, along with the wonder of the historic structures themselves.
Cost: $10.00 per student
Program Length: 3 hours
Addresses the following benchmarks as listed in the Florida Sunshine State Standards:
Grade 3-5: LA.C.1.2.4, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.G.1.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.7, SC.G.2.2.1,SC.G.2.2.3, VA.E.1.2.1, VA.E.1.2.3
Grade 6-8: LA.C.1.3.1, SS.A.1.3.1, SS.A.6.3.1, SS.A.6.3.3, SS.A.6.3.4, SS.B.2.3.2, SS.B.2.3.6, SC.D.2.3.1, SC.G.1.3.4, SC.G.2.3.1, SC.G.2.3.3, SC.G.2.3.4, VA.C.1.3.2, VA.E.1.3.1, VA.E.1.3.3
AN ECO HERE AND AN ECO THERE
Investigate the various ecosystems of South Florida on the estate’s grounds. This unusual site for a field investigation allows for exploration of rare natural habitats and inspiration from Bonnet House itself.
Cost: $8.00 per student
Program Length: 3 hours
Addresses the following benchmarks as listed in the Florida Sunshine State Standards:
Grade K-2: LA.C. 1.1.4, LA.C.2.1.2, SS.A.1.1.2, SS.A.1.1.4, SS.A.5.1.4, SS.B.2.1.1, SS.B.2.1.2, SS.B.2.1.4, SC.D.2.1.1, SC.G.1.1.1, SC.G.1.1.2, SC.G.2.1.2, VA.E.1.1.1
Grade 3-5: LA.C.1.2.4, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.G.2.2.1, SC.2.2.3, SC.D.2.2.1, VA.E.1.2.1
Grade 6-8: LA.C.1.3.1, SS.A.1.3.1, SS.A.6.3.1, SS.A.6.3.3, SS.A.6.3.4, SS.B.2.3.2, SS.B.2.3.6, SC.D.2.3.1, SC.G.2.3.4, VA.C.1.3.2, VA.E.1.3.1, VA.E.1.3.3
Activities Grades K-2
Activities Grades 3-5
Activities Elementary School
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AN OLD SOUTH FLORIDA PORTRAIT
Explore two historic homes of the early 20th century! Discover the different lifestyles of two families who lived on New River and Fort Lauderdale Beach and uncover the importance of historic preservation. Examine state and local history while witnessing the environmental impact on the historical sites of Bonnet House and Stranahan House.
Cost: $12.00 per student
Program Length: 3 hours
Addresses the following benchmarks as listed in the Florida Sunshine State Standards:
Grade 3-5: LA.C.1.2.4, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.D.2.2.1, VA.C.1.2.1, VA.E.1.2.1, VA.E.1.2.3
Grade 6-8: LA.C.1.3.1, SS.A.1.3.1, SS.A.6.3.1, SS.A.6.3.3, SS.A.6.3.4, SS.B.2.3.2, SS.B.2.3.6, SC.D.2.3.1, SC.G.2.3.4, VA.C.1.3.2, VA.E.1.3.1, VA.E.1.3.3
AFRICAN-AMERICANS REMEMBER
Discover this wilderness retreat through the oral histories of the African-American staff who lived and worked on the Bonnet House estate during the 1930s and 1940s. These workers tended the fruit groves, natural vegetation and gardens while caring for a menagerie of exotic birds and monkeys, which still occupy the property. Each student will receive a free coloring book, Caught In A Florida Sun Shower and each teacher will receive a copy of African Americans Remember Life in the 1930s and early 1940s on the Birch-Bartlett Properties.
Cost: $8.00 per student
Program Length: 2 hours
Addresses the following benchmarks as listed in the Florida Sunshine State Standards:
Grade 3-5: LA.C.1.2.4, LA.C.1.2.5, LA.C.2.2.2, SS.A.1.2.1, SS.A.6.2.2, SS.A.6.2.3, SS.A.6.2.4, SS.A.6.2.5, SS.A.6.2.6, SS.B.2.2.4, SC.D.2.2.1, VA.C.1.2.1, VA.E.1.2.1, VA.E.1.2.3
Grade 6-8: LA.C.1.3.1, SS.A.1.3.1, SS.A.6.3.1, SS.A.6.3.3,SS.A.6.3.4, SS.B.2.3.2, SS.B.2.3.6, SC.D.2.3.1, SC.G.2.3.4, VA.C.1.3.2, VA.E.1.3.1, VA.E.1.3.3
General Information
Education Programs: There is a maximum number of 60 students per day, but multiple days can be booked throughout the school year.
Payment: Fees are due before or on the day of the program (check or cash). Classroom teachers and 1 chaperone for every 10 students are complimentary. Additional chaperones each pay the student fee.
Available Funds: Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is an approved cultural institution for the School Board of Broward County’s Supplemental Arts and Sciences Program (SASP). Check with your School Bookkeeper for available funds.
Audience: These programs are available to private and public schools, civic organizations and organized home school groups.
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Distance Learning
Working with the Broward Education Communication Network (BECON), Bonnet House Museum & Gardnes in collaboration with the Art & Culture Center of Hollywood create arts related curriculum and presentations to broadcast into Broward County Public Schools. These presentations are interactive, and several classes can participate in each session.
BECON Programs 2011-2012 – TBA
CONTACT:
Education Department of Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Linda Schaller at 954-563-5393 x 137 or LindaSchaller@bonnethouse.org
Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Affairs Council and the Children’s Services Board.
Major Support Provided By Bank of America
In addition to support from Broward County Public Schools and BECON, funding for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and Bonnet House’s Distance Learning program is provided in part by A.D. Henderson Foundation.
