A list of Internet circus resources for creative teachers
interested in devising a thoughtful lesson plan
about the history and culture of the circus!

Circus Web - Circuses Past & Present
http://www.circusweb.com/
Includes short history, circus lore and informational about specific circuses.

Yahoo: Top: Arts: Performing Arts: Circus Arts
http://www.yahoo.com/Arts/Performing_Arts/Circus_Arts/
Great overall site; includes section on animal rights.

P.T. Barnum
http://www.ucc.uconn.edu/~kap96001/
College student's assignment; students could use as history information.

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus
http://www.ringling.com/
Snazzy site includes games, background on performers; better for 6th grade and younger.

Cirque de Soleil
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/
Not a traditional circus but might be interesting to compare.

A Clown's Clown School and Clown Education
http://www.mooseburger.com/schools.htm
Marketing site; costumes and clown camp for adults.

Hall n Son Circus Side Show
http://www.sna.com/hallnson/
Hobbyist has created a reproduction of a classic circus sideshow. The display (pictures are posted) includes many famous "sideshow freaks" and a history offers a brief biography of each act.