4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Social Studies and Science - San Antonio, TX
Take your students to San Antonio to experience first-hand what they're learning in social studies and science! In San Antonio the story of the Texas Revolution comes to life as your young historians tour The Alamo and visit with reenactors from the 1800s. Then it’s off to Natural Bridge Caverns or Water World Cave & Adventure Park to actively experience the physical properties of the Earth's crust and pan for Gems and Fossils! This program includes an optional stop in Austin to explore the Texas State Capitol (for schools south of the metroplex only) at no extra charge! The best part is, we handle the details so you don't have to. Charter bus? Check. Meals, reservations, and shirts? Check. Fun, meaningful, TEKS-based curriculum for the entire day? Check. Schedule your school's Alamo Rocks! Discover Texas Field Trip for an educational and memorable day your students won't soon forget!
"Organized and so entertaining for students!"
- Administrator, Irving ISD
Alamo Rocks! Program Includes:
- The Alamo
- Natural Bridge Caverns and The AMAZEn' Ranch Roundup, or Water World Cave & Adventure Park or Meadows Center
- Texas State Capitol (optional - for schools within 2 hours of the Capitol)
- TEKS-based activities, and pre- and post-program curriculum
- Pre-program training for participating adults
- Education in Action team member to coordinate all details
- One-on-one planning meeting with Coordinating Teacher
- Charter bus transportation
- T-shirt, group picture, Lucy the Longhorn plushy, and other souvenirs for each participant
- Curriculum incentives
- Lunch and dinner
- Teachers (one for every 20 students) and one administrator travel FREE
Typically schools depart at 6:00am and return at 8:30pm.
- Natural Bridge Caverns option
- $160*/student & chaperone
- The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment option
- $145*/student & chaperone
- Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park option
- $150*/student & chaperone
*Teachers (one for every 20 students) and one administrator travel FREE
"Loved everything about this day. It was so fun, memorable, and well-organized."
-Parent, Midlothian ISD
"I love the organization of the program. Also, customer service was superb. EIA staff members were extremely helpful and responded immediately to my concerns and questions."
-Coordinating Teacher, Garland ISD
"It was well-planned with lots of activities. Everyone really enjoyed everything about it, especially that it was hassle-free since it was all well-thought-out for us."
-Parent, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD