Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texas Museums 360?
Texas Museums 360 is a statewide initiative led by the Witte Museum. Our mission is to bring trusted museum expertise directly into classrooms across Texas through dynamic, TEKS-aligned digital curricula. 

What is Expeditions in Science?
Expeditions in Science is our flagship digital science curriculum for grades 4–5. Built by museum educators, it’s fully TEKS- and STAAR-aligned, hands-on, bilingual, and designed to make students think and act like scientists. 

What makes Expeditions in Science different from other science curricula?
‍- Built by museums using real Texas specimens and ecosystems
- Three dimensions of the TEKS are applied within each lesson: the content strand, the science and engineering practices, and the recurring themes and concepts
- Every lesson centers around real-world phenomena and essential questions
- Combines digital, outdoor, and hands-on learning

Who is it for?
Expeditions in Science is designed for Texas public, charter, and private schools—specifically 4th and 5th grade classrooms starting in 2025–26, with expansion to grades K–5 by 2028.  

Is this the main curriculum or supplemental?
This is a full core curriculum—not supplemental. It includes 150 days of instruction, assessments, and teacher tools. 

Is it TEKS-aligned?
Yes. Every lesson is built with the most current Science TEKS and includes STAAR-style assessments, including the newest item types. 

What's included for teachers?
- Unit and lesson plans
- Built-in student progress tracking
- Materials lists and optional hands-on kits
- Full professional development and tech support 

Does it support bilingual users?
Yes.All student-facing materials are available in English and Spanish. The platform also includes built-in tools like read-aloud, line readers, and accessibility supports. 

What tech do I need?
Students can access lessons on any device—laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Lessons are designed for synchronous classroom use. 

Can I preview a lesson?
Yes! You can request a sample lesson, scope & sequence, and demo access. 

Are material kits required?
No—but they make it easier. Kits are available for purchase and contain all hands-on investigation materials organized by lesson. Schools may also source items using a provided materials list. 

How do I know students are learning?
Each lesson includes embedded assessments. Teachers receive real-time data, including standard-by-standard mastery reports. 

Is professional development included?
Yes! We offer full-day and multi-day sessions designed to help teachers feel confident from day one. Early adopters (Voyager Schools) get priority access. 

Can I use this in Canvas, Schoology, or Google Classroom?
Yes. Expeditions in Science integrates with most major LMS platforms—or can be accessed directly through Campfire, our custom learning platform. 

Is there scholarship funding available to assist with purchasing this material?
Yes. We do have a limited amount of scholarship money available to assist a school in purchasing this material. For information, please email curriculum@texasmuseums360.org. 

How do we get started?
Complete this form or email curriculum@texasmuseums360.org to schedule a demo, request access, or become a VoyagerSchool.