Bob Bullock Museum
Austin is Texas’ capitol city, and it’s pretty much close to everywhere! A great...
Bats in Flight Every Night
Not every field trip in Austin is related to state history and government. The...
Fort Stockton (video tour)
You know I love field trips, but sometimes you just can’t go. No worries!...
How a Bill Becomes Law (Schoolhouse Rock)
In honor of Independence Day, I bring you the Schoolhouse Rock classic “How a...
If you homeschool in the Piney Woods…
…you’ll be pleased to know that field trips don’t have to be expensive. Since...
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
There’s so much to see and do at the Palo Duro Canyon State Park...
Are You Ready to Discover Texas?!?
When we chose the name Discover Texas for our curriculum, we had a very specific...
Need Help Teaching Texas History?
How do you teach a subject you don’t know well, yourself? Or one you...
Road to Revolution: The Battle of San Jacinto
Houston began with approximately 1200 Texians in his volunteer army, but after the slaughter...
Road to Revolution: Emily West Morgan
Most Texans are familiar with the song The Yellow Rose of Texas made popular by Roy...