4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Grade Social Studies & Science - Austin, TX
Bring Texas history and natural science together in one unforgettable adventure! Capitol Goes Wild begins at the Texas State Capitol, where students explore the historic building, learn how laws are made, and discover the leaders and events that have shaped our state.
After touring the Capitol, schools can customize their day with one—or both—of these exciting Waco experiences:
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Cameron Park Zoo – Journey through natural-habitat exhibits to discover animals from around the world while learning about ecosystems, adaptations, and wildlife conservation with a focus on the Brazos River Exhibit.
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Waco Mammoth National Monument – Step back into the Ice Age as students explore the fossil site of a Columbian mammoth nursery herd and uncover lessons in geology, paleontology, and ancient Texas.
Perfect for science and social studies classrooms, Capitol Goes Wild combines government, history, and hands-on natural science to create a field trip students will remember long after the buses head home.
The best part is, we handle the details so you don't have to. Charter bus? Check. Fun, meaningful, TEKS-based curriculum for the entire day? Check. A Discover Texas Field Trip your students won't soon forget!
"Very organized and all planned out. Loved the activities on the bus, how it was all interactive, and how students learned throughout the whole trip."
- Teacher, Prosper ISD
Program Inclusions:
- Texas State Capitol Tour
- Cameron Park Zoo - Brazos River Exhibit
- Waco Mammoth National Monument
- 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, digital group picture, Maggie the Mammoth plushy, and other souvenirs for each participant
- Curriculum incentives
- Lunch and dinner
- Teachers (one for every 20 students) and one administrator travel FREE
Dallas/Fort Worth area schools depart at 6:00am and return at 7:30pm.
Choose Your Destinations:
Texas State Capitol Tour AND one or both of the following:
- Cameron Park Zoo
- $120*/student & chaperone
- Waco Mammoth National Monument
- $115*/student & chaperone
- Cameron Park Zoo AND Waco Mammoth National Monument
- $125*/student & chaperone
"This program makes it easy by feeding the kids and entertaining them with educational content during the bus ride. I enjoyed that kids got to see where our government officials work."
-Parent, Whitesboro ISD
"Great way to expose students to excellent experiences that they wouldn't have received with a traditional field trip."
-Administrator, Irving ISD
"Well organized and a terrific experience for students. It was educational but also very fun - best field trip our students have been on."
-Administrator, Keller ISD