Science Discovery Education

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 - coming soon!

Kindergarten 

3rd Grade

5th Grade 

7th Grade 

MS LIFE

Elise Walker Outdoor Learning Center

1st Grade

2nd Grade

5th Grade

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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)