Several elementary and middle school students in CFBISD attended Education in Action’s “Discover Texas” Field Trips this school year. 

''Education in Action's Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,'' stated Jennifer Pasteur, Education in Action's Executive Director. ''Student activities during Discover Texas Field Trips reinforce and supplement Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives in fun and hands-on ways at significant Texas sites that bring the content to life.''

Stark Elementary

Fifth graders from Janie Stark Elementary traveled to Waco and Georgetown on Friday, November 10, 2023, to experience what they are learning in science. Students visited Waco's Cameron Park Zoo and Waco Mammoth National Monument and Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown.

At the Cameron Park Zoo, students explored the Brazos River Country exhibit, tracking the Brazos River from its source near Lubbock on to the Gulf of Mexico. Students investigated many animals living in the five ecological regions of Texas through which the Brazos River passes with a focus on each animal's unique adaptations and ecological niche. At Waco Mammoth National Monument the students experienced the nation's only recorded discovery of a nursery herd of Pleistocene mammoths and learned about the Ice Age, how the fossils were discovered, sedimentary rocks, and why the site is one of the most important paleontological sites in North America. At Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown, students panned for, and identified, minerals found in the cavern. Through participation in hands-on demonstrations, they learned about the water cycle and the environmental benefits of the world's wetlands and watersheds. The student scientists discussed the rock cycle and worked in groups to classify rock, mineral, and fossil samples. The students concluded their day by watching the Earth's processes at work as they toured the highly decorated Inner Space Cavern.

McCoy Elementary 

Fourth graders from McCoy Elementary traveled to Austin on Friday, February 23, 2024, to experience what they are learning in Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their visit. In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Tan Parker, State Senator, District 12 and The Honorable Julie Johnson, State Representative, District 115, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. At the Bullock Texas State History Museum students traveled back in time through the Texas Revolution and learned about the events that created our Lone Star identity. The students' visit to the museum concluded at the multi-sensory Texas Spirit Theater with the Star of Destiny where they saw and experienced the history of our great state including a gusher exploding from an East Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of Saturn V as seen from Mission Control at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Blalack Middle School 

Seventh graders from Blalack Middle School traveled to Austin and San Antonio on Friday, March 1, 2024, to experience what they are learning in Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol, The Alamo, and The Witte Museum.

During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Tan Parker, State Senator, District 12 and The Honorable Ben Bumgarner, State Representative, District 63, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. Students then traveled to San Antonio where they toured The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo's role in the Texas Revolution. At the Witte Museum students explored primary artifacts and photographs from early Texas which were brought to life by a reenactor straight out of Texas history! The reenactor shared what it was like to live and work in early Texas and, through hands-on activities, taught the students how to do some of the work from that time period including roping a steer and grinding corn.

Furneaux Elementary

Fourth graders from Furneaux Elementary traveled to Georgetown and Austin on Friday, March 8, 2024, to experience what they are learning in social studies and science. Students visited the Texas State Capitol in Austin and Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown.

During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Tan Parker, State Senator, District 12 and The Honorable Kronda Thimesch, State Representative, District 65, office. The students learned about the legislative process and saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the Texas State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. The students then traveled to Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown where they panned for, and identified, minerals found in the cavern. Through participation in hands-on demonstrations, they learned about the water cycle and the environmental benefits of the world's wetlands and watersheds. The student scientists discussed the rock cycle and worked in groups to classify rock, mineral, and fossil samples. They concluded their day by watching the Earth's processes at work as they toured the highly decorated Inner Space Cavern.

Carrollton Elementary 

Fourth graders from Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD's Carrollton Elementary traveled to Georgetown and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip, Friday, March 22, 2024, to experience what they are learning in social studies and science. Students visited the Texas State Capitol in Austin and Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown.

During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Tan Parker, State Senator, District 12 and The Honorable Rafael Anchia, State Representative, District 103, office. The students learned about the legislative process and saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the Texas State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. The students then traveled to Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown where they panned for, and identified, minerals found in the cavern. Through participation in hands-on demonstrations, they learned about the water cycle and the environmental benefits of the world's wetlands and watersheds. The student scientists discussed the rock cycle and worked in groups to classify rock, mineral, and fossil samples. They concluded their day by watching the Earth's processes at work as they toured the highly decorated Inner Space Cavern.

Country Place Elementary 

Fourth graders from Country Place Elementary traveled to Austin on Thursday, April 4, 2024, to experience what they are learning in Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their visit. In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Tan Parker, State Senator, District 12 and The Honorable Julie Johnson, State Representative, District 115, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. At the Bullock Texas State History Museum students traveled back in time through the Texas Revolution and learned about the events that created our Lone Star identity. The students' visit to the museum concluded at the multi-sensory Texas Spirit Theater with the Star of Destiny where they saw and experienced the history of our great state including a gusher exploding from an East Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of Saturn V as seen from Mission Control at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Davis Elementary

Fifth graders from Davis Elementary traveled to San Antonio and Austin on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to experience what they are learning in Texas History. Students visited Natural Bridge Caverns, the Alamo and the Capitol.

During the charter bus ride to central Texas, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their visits. Their first stop was at Natural Bridge Caverns where the students panned for, and identified, gems and minerals. Through participation in hands-on activities, they learned about the water cycle and how all living creatures in ecosystems are interconnected. They watched the Earth's processes at work as they toured Natural Bridge Caverns, one of the world’s premier show caverns. Their next stop was at The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States. Here the students learned about the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution. Then it was off to Austin to tour the Texas State Capitol where the students’ legislators, The Honorable Tan Parker, State Senator, District 12 and The Honorable Ben Bumgarner, State Representative, District 63, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers.