When we chose the name Discover Texas for our curriculum, we had a very specific reason–one that you might like to know if you’re considering teaching Texas History this year, and especially if you’re new to homeschooling.
Discovery learning is an entirely different way of acquiring knowledge.
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 do most traditional schools rely on textbooks, tests, and lectures–methods we know to be only marginally effective?
As homeschool parents, we have the wonderful opportunity to make learning an ACTIVE ADVENTURE.
Our students can:
- see
- hear
- touch
- taste
- smell
- discuss
- share
- participate
- experience
When students discover knowledge for themselves, their retention jumps to 70%-90%!
Discover Texas History is all about helping students discover for themselves what’s meaningful and memorable about Texas history…and having fun in the process!
We make it easy for parents, too!
- Discover Texas History is age integrated. That means you can teach the whole family at once.
- We do this by organizing a wide range of optional activities so that you can quickly and easily find ideas that are just right for each student.
- Dive into a new era of history each month. Colorful narrative articles will explain what’s important to understand about what happened during that period.
- There’s a Read-to-Me option so even the earliest readers can use the program independently.
- Everything you need is included, but if you’d like to add library books and field trips we have plenty of suggestions.
- You can subscribe to the Discover Texas blog and/or the Discover Texas Facebook page for additional fun facts and ideas.
If you’re looking for “that one course” that will let you stay on track academically while adding a little “zip” to your curriculum this year, check out the preview video on the Discover Texas web page!
Ready to buy? We can get you set up right now in time to enjoy some summer field trips!
