Spanish Missions in Texas
Presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
Grades: 4-12
Cost: FREE
Date: October 23
Time: 10:00 a.m. CST
Why did the Spanish attempt to build missions in Texas? What effect did this have on the Native Americans living in Texas? Were these missions a success or a failure? Explore these questions alongside a museum educator with maps, timelines, and historical information.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on October 23rd? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
The Eerie and Unusual (RECORDING ONLY)
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 5-12
Cost: FREE for TX schools/$25 for other schools
NOTE: This program is a recorded lesson. Registration is required to receive access.
Creep into the Library and Archives at the Amon Carter to view illustrated texts, including Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein and works by Edgar Allan Poe. Uncover chilling nineteenth-century cultural norms by lurking through spirit photographs, “sleeping beauties,” and eerie artifacts while hearing stories from Amon Carter archivist and historian Jon Frembling.
Day of the Dead
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 2-5
Cost: $65 (project materials included)
Dates: October 16, 21, 29, or 30
Discover the traditions of el Dia de los Muertos with the Old Jail Art Center! Enjoy the story of Rosita y Conchita, by author Eric Gonzalez, and investigate the cultural significance of the Ofrenda. Students will observe Pre-Columbian artifacts from the museum collection to investigate the cultural significance of the Ofrenda. Students will explore the history of Papel Picado (the art of punched paper design). Students will review concepts of symmetry and pattern before watching the creation of a colorful luminaria with punched designs.
el Dia de los Muertos
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: K-1
Cost: $65 (project materials included)
Dates: October 15. 22, or 27
Times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m, 1:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. CST
el Dia de los Muertos
Grades: 6-12
Cost: $65 (project materials included)
Dates: October 19, 20, 23, 26, or 28
Times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m, 1:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. CST
Creepy Carrots
Presented by The Grace Museum
Grades: K-2
Cost: $55 (project materials included)
Dates: October 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30
Times: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. CST
Have an interactive reading experience with Creepy Carrots, the Caldecott Honored book that was written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown. Students will have the book read to them and will then be challenged to figure out shadows, shapes, and words in an booklet that will be mailed to your school. Finally, students will practice while participating in a drawing exercise. The class is fun, interactive, and not too creepy! The book is about a young rabbit that sees carrots in every shadow. It is a clever and fun book. Each student, up to 30, will get a booklet and crayon.
Gobbling the Gulf
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 4-7
Cost: FREE
Date: October 26
Did you know that your favorite food is full of energy? Did you know that energy flows between all living things? Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Sea Center staff to learn how all creatures are connected through the food chain. Be prepared to learn some cool science, play some games, and watch a video of Sea Center’s fish at feeding time!
RECORDING - Can't join us live on October 26th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Creepy Critters
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: 1-6
Cost: FREE
Date: October 28
Unfortunately for our guests, their creepy appearance strikes fear in most people, even though (in some cases) they have never encountered them. Our visitors are quite an eclectic bunch -- from those with no limbs to others with four (or even eight) limbs! Join us as we take an up-close look at these critters and discuss how they fit into the food chain as well as their adaptations and the structures that bring fear to many.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on October 28th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Bats-A-Billion
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: October 30
This interactive presentation provides students the opportunity to investigate the relationship between anatomy and ecology, including the dietary habits, of different species of bats. This is an experience you will not want to miss. LIVE bats take part in the program! We will look at their unique body structures and the functions that allow bats to fly, identify other special adaptations, and discuss their basic needs and diverse habitats. We will also discuss ways you can help these beneficial creatures and conserve their habitats.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on October 30th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
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