The 7th-grade class had an opportunity to travel to the Texas Capitol in Austin and San Marcos for their social studies field trip with 7th Grade Social Studies Teachers Mrs. Greer, Ms. Robledo, and Coach Tunde.
In Austin, students toured the Texas Capitol building and learned the history of the capitol and the workings of the government. Our students were fascinated watching the House of Representatives in session. They had the best seat in the House of Representatives in the balcony. They were able to hear the members and the gavel striking the pad. After the visit to the House Chambers, students explored the grounds to find various monuments and note who or what they honored.
Rothanak H. shared, “One thing, actually a few things, I learned on the field trip to Austin and San Marcos were that the Texas Capitol building is actually 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol building and that water should be conserved due to it being a limited resource. I’d say that the best part of the field trip to me was either the glass bottom boats or the food stop (specifically the Chick-fil-A).”
Dylan J. added, “My favorite part on the field trip is when we went into the Representative Chamber to listen in on a meeting going on there, and looking at the colorful yet old and original desk and ceiling.”
After their time in Austin, the group traveled to San Marcos to go on a nature trail and a glass bottom boat ride on the San Marcos River. On the nature trail, students learned about wetlands, marshes, and species in the area. After the trail, the students headed to The Meadows Center for a glass bottom boat tour. The crystal clear water allowed students to see fish and turtles swimming below the boat. They also got to see where the water from the Edwards Aquifer seeped into the spring-fed body of water called Meadows Lake. Before departing back to Houston, everyone walked through their small museum and aquarium to see the blind salamander, an endangered species that lives in the area.
We are so thankful our 7th graders had the opportunity to travel to the Hill Country to learn more about our government and see God’s creation. Thank you, Mrs. Greer, Ms. Robledo, and Coach Tunde for planning the trip!