Discover Texas is more than a name.

Discovery is a whole way of learning.

 Research proves that students remember:

• only 10% of what they read
• 20% of what they hear
• 30% of what they see (pictures and other visual images)
• and just 50% of passive presentations (a movie, exhibit, or demonstration).

So why does most “schooling” rely on such ineffective methods?

When learning is ACTIVE–when students

• see
• hear
• touch
• taste
• smell
• discuss
• share
• participate
• experience

…in short, when they discover knowledge for themselves, retention jumps to 70%-90%!

Discover Texas is all about helping students discover for themselves what’s meaningful and memorable about Texas history…and having fun in the process!