The Story of Texas

Student Programs
image of longhorm from film Texas: The Big Picture Package
Grades K - 12

Please check here in December for the 2006-2007 dates and time.

Program maximum is 25 students.

Students explore how Texas: The Big Picture and the Museum exhibits tell the Story of Texas. Using the award-winning Educator's Guide, Museum educators will guide your students through grade specific activities to:

Experience the myth, majesty and magnitude of the Lone Star State with Texas: The Big Picture
Set the Stage - look at the themes in the film and the exhibits.
Picture This - prepare to visit the exhibits.
Get the Picture - use data collection sheets to elaborate on the film's themes in the exhibits.
The Bigger Picture - prepare for extending film and exhibit topics and projects in the classroom.

Fees of $7 per student, $4.50 per teacher and $7 per chaperone include:

Program orientation: preparing students for film viewing and exhibit activities with Museum educators.
Texas: The Big Picture in the IMAX Theatre.
Guided learning activities in the exhibits through an in-depth focus on specific themes by grade levels, as outlined in the Educator's Guide.

Reservations must be made at least 10 business days in advance.