Education

Resources for teachers

Welcome to the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse education page. Here you will find extensive resources for teachers and students interested in learning about Ponce Inlet's National Historic Landmark. The Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station offers a unique educational experience for school groups, home schools and organizations.

Educational lighthouse tours are available for grades 2-12 and are based on the Sunshine State Standards of Learning in science, social studies and language arts. These fun and instructive tours include information and activities based on the science of lighthouses, state and local history, family life at the 1887 Light Station, and an exciting climb up the second tallest lighthouse in the United States!

Students from all Volusia County accredited institutions and home schools are admitted without charge. Non-Volusia County school groups are admitted at the standard group discount rates. To reserve a school tour, please call 386 761-1821 or email Programs Manager Bob Callister.

"Seeing The Light" - a self-guided tour for teachers (122kb .pdf)

Click the above link to download a printable 6-page booklet you can use to conduct a self-guided tour at the Light Station. Please remember that all tours, even those that are self-guided, must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Call 386 761-1821 or email Programs Manager Bob Callister to book a tour.

Teacher tour evaluation form (21kb .doc)

Click the above link to open a Microsoft Word document you can use to evaluate your Ponce Inlet Lighthouse tour experience. Mail tour evaluations to: Bob Callister, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, 4931 S Peninsula Dr., Ponce Inlet FL 32127.