Vision: We inspire all students to love science today, to become scientists of tomorrow.
Mission: On Irving ISD’s path to educational excellence, the Science Discovery Education department delivers barrier-free, hands-on science experiences for all IISD students inside and outside the classroom.
SDE Core Values
S – Stimulate hands and minds to experience the natural world
D – Develop curiosity about the wonders of science
E – Empower students to ask "Why?"
SDE Field Trip Visitation Schedules
Planetarium Schedules
PreK
Kindergarten
3rd Grade
5th Grade
7th Grade
MS LIFE
Elise Walker Outdoor Learning Center
1st Grade
2nd Grade
5th Grade
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SDE Celebrations
Check out the Science Discovery Education's celebrations:
2017 designated a Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation
2018 grant of 50 milkweed plants through Monarch Watch
2020 Sadie Rae Graff Environmental Education Award through Keep Texas Beautiful
2021 Sponsor-a-Hive granted a native bee box through The Bee Conservancy, to support solitary native bees.
2022 Excellence in Environmental Education Award from Texas Association of Environmental Educators (TAEE)