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Tampa History Center Field Trip

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Join the Hive on an exciting journey through time at the Florida History Center! With three floors packed with interactive exhibits, including a permanent cartography room, a thrilling pirates exhibit featuring a 20-foot replica ship, and a charming log cabin, this museum offers endless exploration and learning for all ages!

 

Get Ready for an Interactive History Lesson!

The Field Trip Offers: -

  • A Docent Led Tour for Grades 4th - 6th

    • Experience a guided adventure through all three floors with a passionate volunteer, aligning with Florida's education standards, lasting about an hour. 

   The museum provides supporting learning tools at check-in, and your child just enjoys the       journey.

 

  • A Scavenger Hunt

    • Dive into a fun scavenger hunt featuring Significant Artifacts on each floor! Everyone is invited to join in on excitement.

 

Exhibits include fascinating topics like:

- Florida Immigration Spanish Explorers

- Native American Tribes in Florida

- Florida Cow Farming with a Cracker Style Log Cabin replica

- WWII

- African American History in Florida

- Pirates with artifacts

- Cartography with an interactive maps room

 

Families of all dynamics are warmly welcomed! While the tour is recommended for children in grades 4th-6th, the rest of the museum is perfect for self-guided exploration and scavenger hunts.

 

 

Want to know more? Click the Event Registration Link below for all the details!

Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa Bay History Center
37 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Mar 17, 2025, 10:15 AM
Tampa Bay History Center
Join us as we explore pirates, cartography, Native Americans, and Florida history in this interactive and engaging museum. Children are encouraged to explore, touch, and participate with the exhibits as they learn about the past.

Get ready to dive into an exciting unit study that blends literature, history, science, cartography, and sensory experiences in the enchanting world of pirates and mermaids!

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Ever wondered about Archimedes' principle or how boats float? These fascinating questions spark my curiosity every! Designed for 3rd to 5th graders, study aligns with Florida state mandates and follows the fantastic goals outlined Lea Ann Garfias' book, "Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling." Packed with books, films, and games, this engaging approach is sure to ignite a for learning in every student!

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This unit pairs perfectly with the Florida History Center Field Trip, complementing the hands on activities with supporting literature, activities, and fun.

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