4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Grade Social Studies & Science - Austin, TX
Dive into Texas history and environmental science on this unique, hands-on field trip! Capitol Splash begins at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, where they explore the vital wetlands ecosystem and learn about water conservation, wildlife habitats, and environmental stewardship. The experience is topped off with a glass-bottom boat tour, giving students a unique, up-close view of the plants and animals that call Texas waterways home.
Next, students head to the Texas State Capitol, where students explore the historic building, learn how state government works, and discover the people and events that shaped our state.
Perfect for science and social studies classrooms, Capitol Splash blends government, ecology, and hands-on exploration for a memorable, educational adventure.
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
- Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - Glass bottom boat tour and Wetland field study
- 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, Arlie the Armadillo plushy, and other souvenirs for each participant
- Curriculum incentives
- Lunch and dinner
- Teachers (one for every 20 students) and one administrator travel FREE
$130*/student & chaperone
*Teachers (one for every 20 students) and one administrator travel FREE
Dallas/Fort Worth area schools depart at 6:00am and return at 8:30pm.
"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