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Pupils at Palm CottageTM
Collier County Public School Invitation -
Children's Educational Program: Pupils at Palm CottageTM
Naples Historical Society is proud to participate with local educational communities, including both public and private schools, in serving as the field trip choice for social studies teachers and their inquisitive history students. We want every student in the area to be able to experience the history of Naples oldest house (built in 1895) and understand the heritage of their community...and become Pupils at Palm CottageTM.
Our children's education program, Pupils at Palm Cottage, is designed for 4th and 5th grade elementary school students. Pupils at Palm Cottage is a fun and engaging way to teach students about their community and its past. The program was founded and created by retired elementary teachers who understand FCAT requirements and the importance of outstanding field trips. Pupils at Palm Cottage also reinforces the Florida Department of Education's Character Education mandate (FL Statute 1003.42 Subsection S) to use stories that incorporate historical members of the community to instill a sense of the events and experiences that influenced the lives of the early residents of Naples. The program is endorsed by Jack Bovee, Coordinator of K-12 Social Studies for the Collier County School District.
 exchanging information with NHS docents
In-service Training August 13, 2008
Collier County School District social studies teachers exchanging with NHS Docents in preparation for scheduling field trips for the coming year.
Pupils at Palm Cottage is open to all public and private schools in Collier County. The tour through Palm CottageTM and The Norris Gardens totals 55 minutes. Students are broken up into three groups while touring Palm CottageTM. The groups rotate every 15 minutes to a different part of the house museum. Once a group has toured all three sections the whole group is then led through The Norris Gardens for the final ten minutes of the tour. Pupils at Palm Cottage is one of the best field trips in Naples and Collier County. Help your students experience their hometown, not just read about it!
Thanks to a donation from a benefactor of the Naples Historical Society, a transportation reimbursement grant has been established to assist public school transportation expenses.
Pupils at Palm Cottage tours are held Tuesday mornings in September, April, and May. Tours begin at 9, 10, and 11 a.m.
Consideration When Scheduling:
- Blocks are filled by reservation; respond quickly to get the exact date and time desired.
- Reservations can be made via fax, phone, or e-mail, but staff confirmation is required.
- This program is tailored for the 4th and 5th grades, but may be suitable for other grades.
- Lunch is not part of the museum tour. Schools will have to make additional plans outside of the Naples Historical Society.
For more information or questions on the program please contact the office at 239-261-8164 or email us at nhs@napleshistoricalsociety .
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