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- 3rd - 5th
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Students are introduced to the history of South Dakota. Using the internet, they research the expedition of Lewis and Clark and how it affected South Dakota's land. They also identify the influences the Native Americans had on the white man and vice versa. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students read and discuss the impact the American Indians, explorers, and traders made on the growth and expansion of South Dakota. They brainstorm and discuss what role their people played in the growth of South Dakota then create a PowerPoint on a famous person from South Dakota. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students continue their examination of the state of South Dakota. In groups, they practice using a mileage chart and locate eight cities and five geographical features. They review the signs and symbols of the state and important people who had an impact on the history of South Dakota. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students view South Dakota Powerpoint presentation, complete Internet scavenger hunt to find information about South Dakota, identify South Dakota's location on map in relation to surrounding states, and create reports based on information found. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students read and write about South Dakota. They research using the Internet and other sources. Students complete a project about South Dakota which could be a PowerPoint, poster or a booklet. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine and review historical events and people who influenced the westward movement and the development of South Dakota as a state while using the social studies text as one reference. They interview a grandparent, an older family member, or and older family friend then write a report about information gathered. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore significant geographical locations, cultures, and influential people and events throughout the history of South Dakota. They research topics based on assigned letters of alphabet, and organize their material into Powerpoint presentations. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research famous people of South Dakota and discover how they have influenced the history of South Dakota. They write a report about the person and prepare a one-minute report about their famous person Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students create a character web to analyze a notable South Dakotan revealed in oral traditions and historical nonfiction and historical fiction. They write a five paragraph essay based on their web. Students write a play reenacting a significant event in South Dakota history using the proper literary for and historical context. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students research the history of the South Dakota quarter. Students study the rich history to South Dakota. Students share reasons why the South Dakota quarter was made the way it was made. Full Review »

