Education
The Education Department interprets the continually unfolding Story of Texas by presenting meaningful and dynamic exhibit-related public programs to diverse audiences.
We invite you to Explore the Story!
UPCOMING EVENTS
TEXpeditions SUMMER CAMP 2008 - from Tall Tales to TV
Session 4: July 28 - August 1, 2008
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
Encounter Texas heroes and legends in this five-day history adventure while exploring three floors of interactive exhibits. Celebrate their stories in the Star of Destiny special presentation and in the IMAX® Theatre. Discover how these stories are created and shared through a variety of media, and add your own saga to the Story of Texas!
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DISTANCE LEARNING
Learning the Story of Texas at the Museum is now available to all Texas teachers and students across the State even if they are not able to physically visit the Museum in Austin. Through engaging activities and accompanying online educational resources, the Story of Texas will come alive in classrooms statewide.
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MY STORY IS A TEXAS STORY HISTORY PATCH
My Story is A Texas Story is a new history patch created for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, ages 8 - 17. Click here for complete information.
EXHIBIT EXPLORATION GUIDES
First Floor Exploration Cards
Download and print these cards to expand your students' Museum visit with thought-provoking questions about specific artifacts in the exhibits.
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Second Floor Exploration Guide
Download and print these cards to expand your students' Museum visit with thought-provoking questions about specific artifacts in the exhibits.
Download here...
Self Exploration Guides are available for checkout at the
Visitor Information Desk.
GUIDES FOR FILMS SHOWING AT THE IMAX THEATRE:
Texas: The Big Picture Education Center
See the educator's guide and resources created for
Texas: The Big Picture to enhance your visit to the Museum. Click here to visit the site.
Dolphins and Whales 3D Educator Guide
See the educator's guide and resources created for this film. Click here to download the educator's guide.
Grand Canyon Adventure Educator Guide
See the educator's guide and resources created for this film. Click here to download the educator's guide.
STAR EDUCATOR E-NEWSLETTER
To subscribe to the Star Educator E-Newsletter, click here.
Find out what happened on this day in Texas history by clicking here.
