Field Trips

 

Planning a field trip is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Pick what type of trip and select the program that is right for your students.
2. Complete the form.
3. Explore our pre and post visit resources.

 

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  Tips for Teachers

  Field Trips in the Park

  The full listing of ranger led field trip opportunities and tips for visiting with students.

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Field Trip Opportunities

Fort Caroline

Life and Times of the Mocama Show-and-Tell

The "Life and Times of the Mocama" education program provides an engaging and comprehensive overview of the Mocama, a group of Native American tribes from the coastal regions of present-day southeastern Georgia and northeastern Florida. This program is designed to educate students on various aspects of Mocama life, culture, and history through a structured, interactive approach. The Mocama (Timucua) thrived in a rich coastal environment that provided abundant resources. They lived in villages along rivers, estuaries, and the Atlantic coastline, utilizing the natural resources for sustenance. The region’s environment, characterized by lush forests, fertile land, and plentiful waterways, supported diverse wildlife and plant life, which the Mocama skillfully harvested through fishing, hunting, and agriculture. In this program, students will travel back in time to the land of Chief Saturiwa before the French and Spanish came. Utilizing replicas of Timucua technology, the Timucua Village exhibit, animal pelts and bones, students will gain insight into Native America of coastal Florida during this interactive program. Highlights include grinding corn into meal, learning about Mocama canoe construction, and learning how to create patterns in clay.

Benchmarks Addressed:

SS.1.A.2.1-Understand history Tells the story of people and events of other times and places.
SS.1.A.2.2-Compare life now with life in the past.
SS.2.A.2.1-Recognize that Native Americans were the first inhabitants in North America.
SS.2.A.2.2-Compare the cultures of Native American tribes from various geographic regions of the United States.
SS.4.A.2.1- Recognize that Native Americans were the first inhabitants in North America.
SS.4.A.2.In.a: Identify important cultural aspects of Native American tribes of Florida, such as living in villages and making pottery.
SS.4.A.2.Su.a: Recognize an important cultural aspect of Native American tribes of Florida, such as making pottery.
SS.4.A.2.Pa.a: Recognize differences in artifacts of Native Americans in Florida, such as pottery or spears.
SS.5.A.2.3- Compare cultural aspects of Native American tribes from different geographic regions of North America including but not limited to clothing, shelter, food, major beliefs and practices, music, art, and interactions with the environment.
SS.5.A.2.In.c: Identify differences in cultural aspects of Native American tribes, such as food, clothing, and shelters.
SS.5.A.2.Su.c: Recognize differences in cultural aspects of Native American tribes, such as food, clothing, and shelters.
SS.5.A.2.Pa.c: Recognize differences in Native American tribes.
ELA.K12.EE.3.1 Make inferences to support comprehension.
ELA.K12.EE.4.1 Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussions in a variety of situations.

Fate of the Fort Guided Tour

The "Fate of Fort Caroline" education program is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Fort Caroline, a French colonial fort located in present-day Jacksonville, Florida. This program covers the fort's historical significance, the events surrounding its establishment, and its impact on the region's history. The program aims to educate participants about the early European exploration and colonization efforts in North America during this guided tour of the visitor center and outdoor exhibit spaces. Special props will be staged in the visitor center to help students imagine what life was like during the 16th century.

Benchmarks Addressed:

SS.4.A.3.1 Identify explorers who came to Florida and the motivations for their expeditions.
SS.4.A.3.2 Describe causes and effects of European colonization on the Native American tribes of Florida.
SS.4.A.3.6 Identify the effects of Spanish rule in Florida.
SS.4.A.3.7 Identify nations (Spain, France, England) that controlled Florida before it became a United States territory.
SS.4.A.3.3 Identify the significance of St. Augustine as the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States.
SS.4.G.1.3 Explain how weather impacts Florida.
SS.5.A.3.2 Investigate (nationality, sponsoring country, motives, dates and routes of travel, accomplishments) the European explorers.
SS.5.A.3.3 Describe interactions among Native Americans, Africans, English, French, Dutch, and Spanish for control of North America.
SS.5.A.4.1 Identify the economic, political and socio-cultural motivation for colonial settlement.

Kingsley Plantation

Voices of the Silenced Guided Tour

The "Voices of the Silenced" education program about slavery and archaeology focuses on uncovering and sharing the stories of enslaved people through archaeological evidence and historical research. This program aims to shed light on the lived experiences of enslaved individuals, often overlooked in traditional historical narratives. Key components of the program include archaeological findings, historical context, and personal narratives. Through the examination of artifacts, structures, and other physical remnants this program provides insights into the daily lives and resilience of enslaved people while touching on the broader historical and socio-economic contexts of slavery, including the transatlantic slave trade, plantation economies, and the legal and cultural systems that supported slavery. During this interactive program, which highlights the personal stories of several enslaved individuals through primary sources, participants will be able to interact with replicas of artifacts found at Kingsley Plantation while receiving a guided tour of the site.

Benchmarks Addressed:

SS.5.A.4.5 Explain the importance of Triangular Trade linking Africa, the West Indies, the British Colonies, and Europe.
SS.5.A.4.6-Describe the introduction, impact, and role of slavery in the colonies.
SS.8.A.4.11 Examine the aspects of slave culture including plantation life, resistance efforts, and the role of the slaves' spiritual system
SS.912.AA.1.4-Examine the development of slavery and describe the conditions for Africans during their passage to America.
SS.912.AA.2.8 Examine the range and variety of specialized roles performed by slaves.

Fort George Families Guided Tour

The “Fort George Families” guided tour highlights Fort George Island's history, including its Native American origins, European settlement, and development as a plantation in the 18th and 19th centuries. The focus is on the most prominent plantation on the island, owned by Zephaniah Kingsley. Discussions center on Kingsley's life, his enslaved wife Anna Kingsley, and their impact on the plantation and local history. This program encourages reflective and critical thinking on the complexities of history, including issues of slavery, colonialism, and their lasting impacts on society.

Benchmarks Addressed:

SS.68.AA.2.3 Examine the various duties and trades performed by slaves (e.g., agricultural work, painting, carpentry, tailoring, domestic service, blacksmithing, transportation).
SS.68.AA.1.1 Understand the causes, courses and consequences of the slave trade in the colonies.
SS.8.A.4.10 Analyze the impact of technological advancements on the agricultural economy and slave labor.
SS.8.A.3.15 Examine this time period (1763-1815) from the perspective of historically under-represented groups (children, indentured servants, Native Americans, slaves, women, working class).
SS.912.AA.2.8 Examine the range and variety of specialized roles performed by slaves.

Investigating a Slave Cabin Archaeology Program

The "Investigating a Slave Cabin" archaeology program explores the lives of enslaved individuals through the study of slave cabins and related artifacts. This program typically includes a mock site excavation where students learn about the archaeological excavation of slave cabins, why ‘context’ is important, and how its spatial organization also provides information. Students’ exam artifacts found at the site, such as pottery, tools, personal items, and food remains, to gain insights into the daily lives, culture, and practices of the enslaved people who lived there. Through understanding the cultural and social practices of enslaved individuals through the physical remains of their living spaces, including evidence of religious practices, this program aims to provide a more nuanced and humanized understanding of slavery by highlighting the personal experiences and resilience of enslaved individuals through the tangible evidence they left behind.

Benchmarks Addressed:

SS.4.A.1.1 Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.
SS.4.G.1.2 Locate and label cultural features on a Florida map.
SS.4.G.1.4 Interpret political and physical maps using map elements (title, compass rose, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, symbols, legend, scale, longitude, latitude)
SS.4.A.3.6 Identify the effects of Spanish rule in Florida.
SS.5.A.4.5 Explain the importance of Triangular Trade linking Africa, the West Indies, the British Colonies, and Europe.
SS.5.A.4.6-Describe the introduction, impact, and role of slavery in the colonies.
SS.8.A.4.11 Examine the aspects of slave culture including plantation life, resistance efforts, and the role of the slaves' spiritual system

Please note:

All educational groups need to make a reservation online. Field trips to Timucuan Preserve are free. Restroom facilities, bus parking, a small gift shop, and picnic tables are available at Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation.

For field-trip related questions you may call and speak with a ranger on Wednesday-Sunday at:

• Fort Caroline, 904-641-7155

• Kingsley Plantation, 904-251-3537

 

Complete the Field Trip Request Form

Request a ranger-led or schedule a self-guided trip today. Dates will be confirmed by a park representative over e-mail. Complete this form for Kingsley Plantation or Fort Caroline, Ribault Club reservations are made by phone. 

NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0228
Expiration Date 11/31/2025

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NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0228
Expiration Date 11/31/2025

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Authority: Public Law 114-289 National Park Service Centennial Act and 54 U.S.C. 100701 Protection, interpretation, and research in System.

Purpose: To administer education programs for education audiences including but not limited to school groups, scouting groups, extracurricular groups, and home school groups.

Routine Uses: To effectively manage requests for education received by the NPS, the Education Reservation Request Form is used to collect basic education reservation information to facilitate operational aspects of scheduling groups for park education programs, including in-park education programs, ranger in classroom programs, and/or online distance learning programs.

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We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) to provide park managers and educators the information needed to schedule and conduct education program activities. All applicable parts of the form must be completed in order for your request to be considered. You are not required to respond to this or any other Federal agency-sponsored information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has approved this collection of information and assigned control number 1024-0288.

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Before Your Visit

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  Bring our Story into Your Classroom

  Curriculum Materials

  Our standards based lessons support your field trip experience.

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  Investigating a Tabby Slave Cabin

  Project Archaeology Teacher Workshop

  This workshop is offered every summer. Reservations are available.

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  Tips for Teachers

  Preparing for Your Visit

  Guidelines for an enjoyable visit.

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  Finding Your Park

  Directions

  We are located at 11676 Palmetto Ave. Jacksonville, FL

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  Videos for the Classroom

  Stories from the Bluff

  A timeline of videos ranging from the French arrival through the Civil War of Jacksonville history and the St. Johns Bluff.

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