Homeschoolers learn as much outside the home as in it. Here you'll find listings of cultural and educational institutions, government resources, libraries, and bookstores. If you need a tutor, this is the best place for you to find one near you.
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| Museums |
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Explore the world of art, science, and history by visiting a museum in Texas. Museum trips can make your lessons come alive and can offer a fun way to spend the day learning.
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| Zoos & Wildlife |
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You can read all you want in a book, but there is nothing like seeing the objects of your study up-close and personal when you visit a zoo, nature preserve, aquarium, or wildlife sanctuary. Visit the animal kingdom here in Texas, and you'll find a fun and interesting way to learn more about the natural world.
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| Nature Centers |
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Nature centers are places where you can see the natural and historical world come alive. Browse through these nature centers in Texas and introduce your children to the world outside their door.
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| Theater, Dance & Music |
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Visiting and viewing the arts expands your outlook on the world and can an inspiration to both you and your children. Browse through this list of theaters, dance companies, and music offerings in Texas.
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| Historic Sites |
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Learn through history by visiting interesting historic sites around the state of Texas. Historic sites let you put a real face on the history that you've read about, making it more exciting for you and your children.
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| National & State Parks |
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Continue your child's education as you explore the natural wonder of national and state parks in Texas.
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| Public Resources |
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Connect with government and public agencies in Texas that can offer resources and opportunities for learning.
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| State School Resources |
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A listing of public school resources, including Texas's Department of Education, school districts, and other useful information.
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| Libraries |
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Libraries are an important resource for homeschoolers. Parents and children value librarians for the expertise they share when navigating the vast amounts of information found in today's libraries. Libraries also provide lending materials, educational materials, meeting space for support groups, and more.
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Where can you find homeschooling books, curricula, and supplies? Where can you get used books? Here is a list of bookstores around the state of Texas, with a special emphasis on those that are especially helpful for homeschoolers.
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| Tutors & Teachers |
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Are you looking for a tutor? Need some help with a particular subject? Here are some resources to help you.
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Abilene Zoological Gardens |
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The Abilene Zoo is located in Nelson Park and maintains a collection of both plants and animals. The animal exhibits are surrounded by plants native to Texas. Highlights include a Discovery Center, the Hyena Exhibit, and the Black Bear Exhibit. Also offers educational programs, tours, and special events. |
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park |
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Four Spanish frontier missions, part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, 19th centuries, are preserved here. They include Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion. The park, containing many cultural sites along with some natural areas, was established in 1978. The park covers about 819 acres. |
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Big Thicket National Preserve |
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The Preserve consists of nine land units and six water corridors encompassing more than 97,000 acres. Big Thicket was the first Preserve in the National Park System established October 11, 1974, and protects an area of rich biological diversity. A convergence of ecosystems occurred here during the last Ice Age. It brought together, in one geographical location, the eastern hardwood forests, the Gulf coastal plains, and the midwest prairies.
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Rainforest at Moody Gardens |
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Moody Gardens in Galveston offers a rainforest in a 10-story glass pyramid. It features a 55-foot tall canopy of tropical foliage, which blocks out much of the blazing Texas sun. The Pyramid is a verdant jungle full of Tarzan-type air-root vines, vibrant flowers and luscious fruit such as bananas and papaya. Explore the mysteries of science at the Discovery Pyramid, and take a rocking and rolling ride through the universe at the Ridefilm Theater. See spectacular images leap from the screen of our six-story IMAX 3D Theater. |
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