Bringing classroom concepts to life through real-world exploration
At Delve, we believe that curiosity is the gateway to understanding—and that the best learning doesn’t always happen at a desk. In the Dallas–Fort Worth area, we offer a growing collection of educational programs that support TEKS goals through hands-on, farm-based learning.
Some of our DFW experiences—like those at Ridglea Giving Garden and Opal’s Farm—are developed in collaboration with certified educators to directly support TEKS objectives. Others, like our private beekeeping sessions, offer strong natural reinforcement of key TEKS concepts through observation, inquiry, and real-world systems.
Whether you're planning a public school field trip, leading a homeschool group, or coordinating enrichment at a library or community center, we help connect your goals with experiences that reinforce what students are already learning in science, social studies, and beyond.
What TEKS-Aligned Learning Looks Like in Action
Below are a few DFW-area experiences that either directly support TEKS objectives through educator-designed programming—or provide meaningful reinforcement of TEKS-related concepts in science, sustainability, and agriculture. Here are a few popular programs that bring TEKS to life:
🐝 Honeybee Show-and-Tell (DFW Area)
Students observe a real (enclosed) beehive, test their observation skills, and explore tools of the trade—while learning about life cycles, ecosystems, and the role of pollinators in food systems.
TEKS Connection: Grade 2 Science – "Explain and demonstrate how some plants depend on other living things, including animals, for pollination and seed dispersal."
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🌿 Ridglea Giving Garden (Fort Worth)
At this education-focused urban garden, students explore compost systems, soil health, plant biology, and garden ecosystems. Experiences include everything from hands-on composting and insect identification to seed starting, irrigation, and food system awareness.
TEKS Connection: Grades 3–5 Science – "Investigate how organisms… interact with and influence the environment."
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🥕 Opal’s Farm Field Trip (Fort Worth)
This mission-driven urban farm offers TEKS-aligned modules on composting, water conservation, and food access—while sharing the legacy of Opal Lee and the farm’s role in the community.
TEKS Connection: Grade 5 Science & Social Studies – "Evaluate the impact of scientific discoveries and innovations on daily life in the United States."
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🎃 Halloween Science Spooktacular (Crowley)
This seasonal field trip blends spooky fun with hands-on science. Designed by a former public school teacher, it covers TEKS-related concepts like decomposition, plant biology, capillary action, and physical changes in matter—through festive fall-themed experiments.
TEKS Connection: K–5 Science – Reinforces learning around life cycles, organism interactions, and the physical properties of matter.
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🔬 Private Beekeeping Experience for Teens (Aurora)
Teens explore ecological systems, queen behavior, hive structure, and the science of observation—while also building confidence and communication through 1:1 mentorship.
TEKS Connection: Middle & High School Science – Reinforces concepts in biology, environmental systems, and scientific inquiry through hands-on observation.
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Why These Experiences Work
Delve programs aren’t just field trips. They’re designed to:
- 🧠 Encourage critical thinking and retention through sensory learning
- 👀 Support observation and evidence-based dialogue
- 🤲 Connect abstract concepts to real-world systems
- 🧩 Accommodate diverse learning styles and flexible curriculum goals
Because we work directly with educators, our experiences can be tailored to fit specific TEKS strands, age groups, and subject areas. And we’re always happy to help match your goals with the right partner farm or mobile experience.
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Whether you're looking for a one-time experience or a full semester of enrichment, we’re here to help.
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Note: Many Delve Experiences are designed in collaboration with certified educators to support Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives through real-world learning. Others naturally reinforce TEKS-related topics such as environmental systems, biology, and sustainability. While not TEA-approved instructional materials, our programs aim to complement classroom instruction and offer rich educational value.
