Quick Answer: The Marvelous, Miraculous, Circus Machine is a STEAM-based curriculum from The Circus Arts Conservatory that uses circus arts to teach math, science, engineering, art, and team problem-solving, culminating in an arena-sized Circus Machine performance.

Utilizing the engineering and artistic achievements of the circus arts, The Circus Arts Conservatory has developed a curriculum that demonstrates the math, science, engineering, art and team problem-solving required to produce a contraption-based circus performance. In class curriculum and supplies will be provided to the 5th grade classroom teachers and a performance of an arena sized Circus Machine will be the culmination of the unit.

  • Ideal for, but not limited to science, technology, art, math and engineering students, grades 4-8
  • An unforgettable, hands-on, dynamic student experience providing immediate scientific feedback
  • The Marvelous, Miraculous, Circus Machine has provided an interactive experience for over 7000 students in 27 Sarasota and Manatee County elementary schools from 2014 to 2017

More information, contact Karen Bell at 941.355.9335, ext. 302


At a Glance

Key Facts

  • The curriculum emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).
  • It is designed for 5th grade classrooms, with curriculum and supplies provided to teachers.
  • The program is ideal for, but not limited to, students in grades 4-8 interested in science, technology, art, math and engineering.
  • It provides an unforgettable, hands-on, dynamic student experience with immediate scientific feedback.
  • From 2014 to 2017, it reached over 7000 students in 27 Sarasota and Manatee County elementary schools.
  • The unit culminates in a performance of an arena sized Circus Machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects does the Circus Machine curriculum cover?

It emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), demonstrating the math, science, engineering, art and team problem-solving required to produce a contraption-based circus performance.

Who is this program intended for?

It is provided to 5th grade classroom teachers and is ideal for, but not limited to, students in grades 4-8 interested in science, technology, art, math and engineering.

How many students has the program reached?

The program has provided an interactive experience for over 7000 students in 27 Sarasota and Manatee County elementary schools from 2014 to 2017.

What happens at the end of the unit?

The unit culminates in a performance of an arena sized Circus Machine.

Who can I contact for more information?

You can contact Karen Bell at 941.355.9335, ext. 302, or email them.