The South Dakota Discovery Center has several opportunities for professional development this summer. We offer hands-on, experiential professional development in content and activities that meet standards and that kids will love!
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Geography of Watersheds
June 9-12
2 credits
$65 deposit required
Grades 6-12
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There is still space in our exciting, field based workshop in partnership with the South Dakota Geographic Alliance. We will be learning low tech and high tech mapping activities including how to map our field studies along the Cheyenne River.
We will be spending three days/two nights paddling the Cheyenne, doing field studies and creating content for a map. We will be outfitted so no gear is necessary but a sense of adventure is! Registration info
SD Envirothon
July 16-18
2 credits
High school
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For teachers, leaders and student leaders of Envirothon teams. Hands-on and fun! Held at NeSoDak in scenic Waubay. A true rustic retreat to learn limnology, soils and forestry. Registration info
STEM in the Classroom, Kitchen and Garden
Rapid City: June 24 & 25
Sioux Falls: July 9 & 10
PreK- Grade 8.
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This FREE workshop is designed for Pre-K-8 teachers, after-school staff, tribal leaders, home-school parents and community garden members. It’s all about hands on activities you can do with kids that emphasize science, technology, engineering and math. Registration info
