Education in Action

Program Documents

Program Flyer

This program flyer is a nice handout to show parents what "Texas in the Making" is all about!

Parent Packet

This packet contains parent information specific to their student’s field trip.

Each student will need to fill out a permission slip and medical form. The permission slip includes a request for the student's sandwich choice, t-shirt size, and an opportunity for parents to order a Discover Texas Field Trips "In a Box" program should they not want their student to travel.

Medical Form

You may use this form or medical information forms provided by the school.

Dietary Page

Food allergies? Learn more about food options here.

Participation Policy

Education in Action’s chaperone policy.

Parent Permission Letter - Spanish

Medical Form - Spanish

Medical Form - Vietnamese

Parent Packet - Spanish

FAQs

Pre/Post-Field Trip Curriculum

We hope your students are excited about your upcoming 'Texas in the Making' Discover Texas Field Trip! Here are some pre- and post-field trip activities that will help your students get the most out of their experience.

Vocabulary Terms

It is important that the students become familiar with the Texas in the Making vocabulary words before the field trip so they can actively participate in activities and get the most out of the experience. We have provided the vocabulary terms, definitions and pictures that will be covered. In addition, we have attached a PDF of the terms and definitions that you can print and share with your class.

Battles of the Texas Revolution

During the bus ride, students will participate in an activity about the battles of the Texas Revolution. It is important that the students become familiar with the names of each battle and the order in which they occurred. The link above is a great resource to use.

The Alamo Digital Battlefield: Then and Now

These digital battlefield visualizations show the Alamo Battlefield as it appeared in 1836, juxtaposed with how the same space appears today. These visualizations can be viewed on your smart phone, tablet or computer.

Texas Independence

Texas State Symbols

In addition, students will need to know the state symbols for one of the bus activities.

Kid's House Website

Finally, the Texas House of Representatives offers a Kids' House website that includes many classroom activity ideas. This is a great resource for post-field trip activities.

Kid's House Website - Teachers Page

Additional Resources

TeachingTexas.org

TeachingTexas.org brings together diverse resources from partners across the state to support those who teach Texas Studies and to promote awareness of the resources and partners available.

Texas History Challenge

How well do you know Texas History? Welcome to Texas History Challenge! Compete against your friends, family, classmates, and strangers who love Texas history to see who knows their Texas history best. Each month new quizzes are unlocked challenging you on a different topic in Texas history. Students and adults can win prizes monthly and teachers can login and keep track of student’s progress.