School Field Trips
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston offers curriculum-aligned school field trips that support classroom instruction while introducing students to the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Programs are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and national education frameworks, reinforcing academic content, ethical reflection, and civic responsibility.
School field trips at EGMH are interactive, reflective, and age-appropriate. Guided tours and discussions are tailored to grade level and curricular focus, helping students connect historical study with contemporary civic and ethical questions.
TEKS Alignment by Grade Level
Elementary School
(Grades K–5)
- Social Studies K–5: History and Citizenship (TEKS §113.11–§113.16)
- Character traits, fairness, rules, and responsibility
Students explore concepts of empathy, truthfulness, and peaceful problem-solving through stories from Gandhi’s life
Middle School
(Grades 6–8)
- World Cultures & Geography (TEKS §113.22)
- U.S. History through Reconstruction (TEKS §113.23)
- World History Studies (TEKS §113.42)
Students examine civic responsibility, ethical leadership, and global awareness through nonviolent movements.
High School
(Grades 9–12)
- World History Studies (TEKS §113.42
- U.S. History Studies Since 1877 (TEKS §113.41)
- Government and Civics (TEKS §113.44)
- Economics (TEKS §118.2)
Students engage in historical analysis of civil resistance, leadership, and democratic participation
National Standards Alignment
Programs also align with national education frameworks, including:
- NCSS Themes: Time, Continuity, and Change; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; Power, Authority, and Governance; Civic Ideals and Practices
- C3 Framework: Inquiry-based learning, evidence evaluation, and civic engagement
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Self-awareness, social awareness, ethical decision-making
Planning & Scheduling
Advance scheduling is required. Educators are encouraged to share grade level and instructional goals when requesting a visit so museum staff may tailor the experience. Reviewing Hours & Admission and Plan Your Visit information is recommended prior to scheduling.
Group Size & Supervision
School field trips are available for groups of varying sizes. Adequate adult supervision is required for all student groups. Museum staff and trained docents support group flow and engagement.
Accessibility & Inclusion
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston is fully accessible, and school programs are designed to be inclusive of students with diverse learning needs. Please communicate any accommodation requests in advance.
Preparing Students for the Visit
To enhance learning outcomes, educators may wish to introduce Mahatma Gandhi and the concept of nonviolence beforehand, review expectations for respectful museum behavior, and encourage students to consider how historical choices influence society today.
A Meaningful Learning Experience
EGMH school field trips support academic learning while inviting students to reflect on ethical choices, civic responsibility, and the enduring relevance of nonviolent action.