Virtual Field Trips and DE Docs - No Permission Slips Required!

These virtual events let you take students to amazing places and topics that give them remarkable experiences, without ever leaving the classroom. All Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips are free, but may require you to register. There are also many on-demand virtual field trips that you can watch any time.

Clicking on the titles will take you to the event's registration page and the link below will take you to Discovery Education's Virtual Field Trip page. 

Discovery Education Events - https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/ 

• Careers at Sea and Shore: A Virtual Field Trip to Maritime Manufacturing Centers (Grade 6-12) - Premieres October 29 - Dive into the world of marine innovation with Careers at Sea and Shore: A Virtual Field Trip to Maritime Manufacturing Centers. This Virtual Field Trip takes you on an exciting journey to explore how submarines are built and the amazing careers behind them. Discover how the choices you make today can lead to meaningful and rewarding careers in the future. - Duration: 21 min

• Amphibian Adventures: A Build the Change Virtual Field Trip to the Georgia Wetlands (Grades 3-8) - Premieres December 4 - Join LEGO and Discovery Education on a Virtual Field Trip to Jekyll Island and the Okefenokee Swamp to learn about the lifecycle and habitat of everyone’s favorite web-footed friend: frogs. As an indicator species, frogs can tell us a lot about the health of an entire ecosystem—what’s working and what’s not. “Hop” aboard a swamp boat to explore frog conservation efforts in this exciting VFT, including ways you can build the change to help frogs in your community. - Duration: 25 min

• Drawing Connections: Exploring Animal Adaptations with Aaron Blaise and Polar Bears International (Grades K-8): On Demand-Watch Now! - Celebrate Polar Bear Week with Discovery Education and Polar Bears International in a dynamic event designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of animal adaptations through art and science.

Broadcasting live from Churchill, Manitoba, acclaimed wildlife artist and former Disney animator Aaron Blaise will guide students through a hands-on drawing lesson comparing polar bears and brown bears, while exploring how these animals have evolved to thrive in very different environments.

Connect2Texas - https://www.connect2texas.net/pages/home/events/

Note: You will need to register an account before you can register for an event. Not all events are free, but you can filter to only see free events, as well as, events that are still open for registration. Free events fill up fast so be sure to register early!

***The events listed below may have other dates and times that you can register for. Search by title if you need a different time and date.***

• State Symbols: What Makes Texas, Texas? - Bullock Texas State History Museum (Grade Levels: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade) Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:30-11:20am MST/El Paso - What comes to mind when you think of Texas—bluebonnets, armadillos, or maybe the state flag? In this fun and interactive program, explore some of the official symbols chosen to represent our state. Discover the meaning behind these symbols and explore what they say about the Lone Star State. From flowers to flags, it’s a celebration of Texas pride that sparks curiosity and state spirit!

• History of the Vaqueros: From Spain to North America to Hawaii - Briscoe Western Art Museum (Grade Levels: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade) Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00-10:00am MST/El Paso - Did you know the cowboys we think of today actually came from Spain? Join a museum educator to explore the remarkable cultural transmission between Mexican vaqueros, cowboys, and Hawaiian paniolos, tracing how cowboy traditions traveled across the west and into the Pacific in the 19th century.

• Rio Ruby's Tall Tale Adventure - Briscoe Western Art Museum (Grade Levels: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade) Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 19:00-10:45am MST/El Paso - Have you ever wondered where things come from? Tall tales are sometimes called origin stories. But are they true? Join a museum educator to learn more about Tall Tales and listen to the story "Rio Ruby Invents the Pecan Pie".  You will also have the opportunity to learn how to draw one of the main characters in the book!

• Civil War and Texas - Bullock Texas State History Museum (Grade Levels: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, Adults) Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:30-11:20am MST/El Paso - How can a country go to war against itself? What could make people fight against their neighbors? Explore the causes and impact of the Civil War—on families, the economy, and the lives of enslaved people, especially in Texas. Learn about battles fought on Texas soil and the daily life and hardships faced by soldiers on both sides. Gain a deeper understanding of how this conflict reshaped Texas and the nation.

• Genre Discovery: Biographies and Bessie Coleman - Bullock Texas State History Museum (Grade Levels: 3rd-5th) Friday, January 30, 2026, 9:00-9:45am MST/El Paso - This Spotlight Session is the debut of our new distance learning program—Genre Discovery: Biographies and Bessie Coleman. Soar into history with the inspiring story of Bessie Coleman! Explore the biography genre, author’s purpose, and how primary sources help bring real people to life on the page. After enjoying a reading of Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman’s Dreams Took Flight by Karyn Parsons, discuss her remarkable journey and how the author tells her story. It’s a high-flying mix of literacy, history, and inspiration!

• Little Learners Storytime: Rabbit's Snow Dance - Amon Carter Museum of American Art (Grade Levels PK-2nd) Friday, January 30, 2026, 9:00-9:45am MST/El Paso - Listen to a fun story and explore connections between American art and literature. This month, we'll be reading an Iroquois folktale, Rabbit’s Snow Dance, as told by James and Joseph Bruchac.