Home School Educators

The Education Department at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum is proud to partner with home school educators in Florida and beyond. We offer several programs for home school students:

Home School Days

Come to the lighthouse for special themes and activities designed specifically for home school students. [more information]

Lighthouse and Museum Tour

This guided tour includes a climb of the 219 steps to the top of the tower for a glimpse at a working first order Fresnel lens and the inner workings of a lighthouse, as well as the Keepers' House, which features a maritime museum. [more information]

Home School Days

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum's "Home School Days" programs are designed to enrich and expand upon the home school student's curriculum. We offer the opportunity for students to explore interesting and exciting topics, including maritime archaeology, history, science, nature, and more! Please note: in order to provide a small group experience for all students attending, registration and time slot reservations are REQUIRED for all Home School Days programs.

Make It Move!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

"Make It Move!" is an interactive science exhibit that will be featured in the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum second floor gallery. Students will experiment with tops to create a "super spinner;" design a course for a ball to travel through loop-to-loops, paddle wheels, and across jumps; and more! A child-sized crane and an excavator allow young visitors to hook, lift, and scoop objects and materials. Problem-solving activities featuring gears, pulleys, and levers provide a fun, yet challenging, experience for younger students.

Make It Move! Teacher Resources
Download in Adobe Acrobat (*.pdf) ** format.

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Nature & Wildlife at the St. Augustine Lighthouse

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Come explore the nature trails at the lighthouse with our Naturalist! Students will learn about the natural wonders in our oak hammock, including plants, insects, animals, and birds. A nature scavenger hunt, hands-on science projects, and art activities will be part of the adventure!

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Lighthouse and Museum Tour

Planning Your Visit

The cost for all participants for Home School Days programs is $3.50 per student, $4.00 per adult. For groups of ten or more, one adult is free per six students. Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Registration is required are necessary to ensure that each child fully benefits from the small group experience at each learning station.

There is no charge for children 4 and younger; they are welcome to attend. However, there is a height requirement of 44 inches and taller to climb the tower.

For registration and time slot reservations for Home School Days programs, contact the Education Department at 904-829-0745 ext. 208 or grouptours@staugustinelighthouse.com.

Pre-Tour / Post-Tour Activities

Here, you may download the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum Tour Lesson Plan, which includes tips for planning your visit and making reservations, as well as a pre-visit lesson plan and post-visit questions and activities. If you would prefer a Lesson Plan mailed to you, please email the Education Department at grouptours@staugustinelighthouse.com.

Lighthouse & Museum Tour Lesson Plan
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Download Time: Approx. 1:24/ 56Kbps

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