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Our digital planetarium is open to the public the second and fourth

Saturday of each month! Show topics vary depending on the presenter (Greek or Lakota constellations, the moon, deep space objects, etc.). It’s fun for the whole family. Free with paid admission. Members free.

Starry Saturday Schedule: 12PM – 2PM

May 11 and 25

June 8 and 22

July 13 and 27

August 10 and 24

OUR MISSION... To provide science opportunities that spark exploration and new discovery at every age.-

SD DISCOVERY CENTER 805 W. SIOUX, PIERRE, SD 57501605-224-8295 WWW.SD-DISCOVERY.ORG

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Admission: $4.00 Under 3 yrs - FREE! Senior & Group Rates Available

Page 2Learning PathwaysFor Seedlings: PreK• Growing Up Healthy• Think Like an Engineer

Page 3For Sprouts: grades K-2• Explore: Naturalist - Tracker• Health: Junior Master Gardener - Gardener• Science: Physical Science - Geologist• Tech: Entertainment - Animator

Page 4For Shoots: grades 3-5• Explore: Environment - Search and Rescue• Health: Cooking - Baker• Science: Life Science - Forensics• Tech: Engineering - Mechanical Engineer

Page 5For Saplings: grades 6-8• Explore: Storytelling - Filmmaker• Health: Fitness - Kayaker

Page 6 • Meet a Scientist• Administrative Professionals’ Day• Dueling Duo Benefit Concert• Teen Science Cafe

Page 7• Sciencetelling in the Badlands• Connecting Research to the Classroom• Great Explorations in Math and Science

Page 8 • Summer Volunteer Opportunities• Endowment

Neither the Pierre or Stanley County School Districts endorse or sponsor the organization or activities represented in this document. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.

The SD Discovery Center is proud to be a United Way agency.

Starry Saturdays Planetarium

WHAT’S INSIDE?

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LEARNING PATHWAYS

EXPLORER

SCIENCE

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HEALTH

The explorer pathway focuses on nature, human impact, and the power of storytelling. We follow the National Geographic framework of A.S.K., a set of attitudes, skills, and knowledge that define an explorer. Explorers are curious, responsible, and empowered. They observe, communicate, and collaborate to solve problems and help make our world a better place.

The science pathway explores the wonders of life the universe and how everything is connected through inquiry‐

based learning in three science education branches of life, physical, and space science. The classes align with NGSS,

following scientific inquiry to instill critical thinking skills by formulating testable predictions, designing and

conducting experiments while learning the importance of failure and the value of iteration.

The health pathway is all about healthy body, mind, and soul. A healthy lifestyle includes being active, balanced

nutrition, and knowing where your food comes from. We work with the Department of Health (Healthy SD)

concepts to help kids live better and grow stronger.

The tech pathway encompasses engineering, coding, and entertainment technology. From the engineering design process to programming skills, these abilities combine creativity and digital tools to solve problems. Inspired by the ISTA (International Society for Technology in Education) framework we create innovating learning environments, that help students succeed in the Information Age.

Our programs at the SD Discovery Center offer hands‐on exploration that builds passion for and knowledge of science across generations; students,

teachers, families, citizens. We deliver high‐quality classes integrated into learning pathways that focus on lasting teaching impacts to help students find their path,

develop their talents beyond school education, and gain college and career readiness skills to grow a workforce for South Dakota.

VISIT: WWW.SD-DISCOVERY.ORG

Time: Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 1:00 - 2:30 PMLocation: SD Discovery CenterFee: $25 (members $22)Limit: max 15Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Get up and get moving! Every Tuesday in the month of June Seedlings can come and learn how to grow up healthy! Growing up healthy can take the look of eating healthy and staying active, both of which will be covered during these Tuesday classes!

Following the principles of Let’s Move! and Growing Great our activities encourage children to be more active and make healthy food choices to grow up healthy. Each lesson includes a story, a physical activity, a hands-on science activity and a snack.

Time: Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 1:00 - 2:30 PMLocation: SD Discovery CenterFee: $25 (members $22)Limit: max 15Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

We need innovators! Kids naturally think like engineers: they love to explore and figure out how things work. In this class, we stretch your seedlings thinking skills by teaching them how to think creatively and learn to be problem solvers. Together, we think, create, and share through several fun engineering challenges, with preschool STEAM and Lego Education.

Growing Up Healthy

THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER

For Seedlings: Pre-K

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Tech: Entertainment - Animator

Time: June 10-13 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: SD Discovery CenterFee: $45 (members $39)Limit: max 15Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Learn one of the most essential outdoor skills: how to read animal tracks. Animal tracks can not only tell you the animal species, size and travel direction, they tell entire stories. Explore what the animals in your backyard and other animals native to South Dakota tell you about their life and what survival skills you can learn from them.

Critter Crates sponsored by SD Game, Fish and Parks.

Time: August 12-15 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: SD Discovery CenterFee: $45 (members $39)Limit: max 20Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Join us on an archaeological dig and learn about cultural artifacts and customs of prehistoric people and cultures of South Dakota. Meet an Archaeologist and explore the skills involved in excavation, map-drawing, and recreating the past from evidence found buried under ground. Discover stone tools, weapons, and rock art, and what stories ancient artifacts tell us.

Time: July 29-Aug 1 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: SD Discovery CenterFee: $45 (members $39)Limit: max 20Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Blur the line between technology and art. During this camp we will look at how animators create illusions and explore how digital photography and green screens can be combined to create stunning effects. We will look into character design, storyboarding, and stop-motion animation. Become a movie magician and creative and produce your own movie with the StikBot App.

If you have a smartphone or tablet, bring it along!

Time: July 8-11 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: SD Discovery CenterFee: $45 (members $39)Limit: max 20Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Grow a love for gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind with our Junior Master Gardener camp. This summer, we will focus on the three areas of the International Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG): plant growth and development, soils and water, and vegetables and herbs. Discover how to grow yummy vegetables and make your own herb garden to take home. Participants can become JMG certified in the three focus areas we will cover within this class.

For Sprouts: grades K-2Explore: Naturalist - Tracker

Science: Physical Science - Archaeologist

Health: Junior Master Gardener - Gardener

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Whenever there is someone is missing or in danger, the Civil Air Patrol brings teams on the ground and in the air to help the people in need. Civil Air Patrol volunteers help find lost hikers lost in the woods or someone trapped because of a flood, and they have unique training to find downed aircraft. In this camp you get to meet members of the Pierre Civil Air Patrol and participate in a search and rescue scenario. Explore what it takes to become an emergency responder and go on life-saving missions.

Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol.

Time: Aug 5-8 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Riggs HS Pro Start Kitchen

Fee: $60 (members $52)

Limit: max 20

Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

There is a fine art to controlling giant colonies of microorganisms that expand flour and water into pillowy dough. Learn how to set up a bake space, measure ingredients, and bake delicious creations. We will start a sourdough culture, bake rolls and cookies, and make and toss pizza dough.

Time: June 3-6 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: SD Discovery Center

Fee: $45 (members $39)

Limit: max 20

Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Investigate a crime scene and solve a

captivating mystery. Forensic science is a combination of various disciplines that takes a team to tackle. In our forensics camp, you learn how scientists solve crimes by collecting

evidence, and looking into DNA analysis,

fingerprinting, chromatography, flame tests, and other ways to catch criminals.

Science in Action

collaboration with the Sanford PROMISE -

Inspiring the next

generation of scientists.

Time: July 15-18 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: SD Discovery CenterFee: $45 (members $39)Limit: max 20Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Investigate how simple machines make our lives easier. Discover mechanical principles and engineering design by using gears, belts, and axles to solve real-world tasks. We are using hands-on Lego Education kits to spark creativity and develop critical thinking skills while building and exploring simple machines and mechanisms, such as catapults, merry-go rounds, and cranes.

Explore: Environment - Search and Rescue

Health: Cooking - Baker

Science: Life Science - Forensics

TECH: ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL ENGINEER

For Shoots: grades 3-5

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Maher Dental wants you to have a fun and safe summer. Be sure to

enjoy all the SD Discovery

New Patients Welcome Including Infants, Children, and Adults

605-224-8858 | 127 E 1st. AVE, PIERRE 57501

Ages: Juniors and CadettesTime and Location: Plan the trip: May 3 from 3:30 - 4:45 PM at the SD Discovery CenterOvernight adventure: May 10 from 5:00 PM - 8 AM (May 11) meet at the Girl Scout Cabin at Oahe Downstream Recreation AreaFee: $30 (badges not included)Limit: Min 10, max 20 Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Start your outdoor journey and come on an outdoor overnight adventure with us! You will learn primitive camping skills such as making a fire, cooking a meal, and pitching a tent. During our nature hike, you get to explore in the dark, navigate the trail, listen to the sounds of nocturnal animals, and gaze at the stars. End the day by sharing our best nature experiences of the day and create a piece of outdoor art. We will sleep at the Girl Scout cabin and have breakfast together the next morning. Before the trip, we will plan and prepare together and make sure you are ready for your adventure.

You will fulfill the requirements for the following badges:Junior: Camper, Eco Camper, Outdoor Art ExplorerCadette: Primitive Camper, Eco Trekker, Outdoor Art Apprentice (aspects of Trailblazer and Night Owl)

Time: July 22-25 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: SD Discovery Center / LaFramboiseFee: $60 (members $52)Limit: max 12Register online at www.sd-discovery.org

Love the water? Navigate the waters of the missouri and explore the shore along our islands. In this camp you will learn basic water survival skills while becoming a kayaking expert. While out on the river, we will observe the nature and wildlife above and below the water surface, test the water quality of our river, and do some citizen science activities with the NASA GLOBE observer.


Learn how make your own film and participate in the NASA eClips Spotlite video challenge! During this camp, you will make your own video to help NASA debunk science misconceptions. From script to screen, create and produce your video and build an understanding of a science concept through creative video representation.

Explore: Storytelling - Filmmaker

Girl Scout Badge Event - Outdoor Journey

Health: Fitness - Kayaker

For Saplings: grades 6-8

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Jamie Maher, D.D.S.

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New Patients WelcomeIncluding Infants, Children & Adults

Th e staff of Maher Dental Clinic

wants you to have a safe school

year. Be sure to enjoy all the

Discovery Center has to off er!

Jamie Maher, D.D.S.

6 0 5 - 2 2 4 - 8 8 5 8401 E. Sioux Ave Pierre, SD 57501

New Patients WelcomeIncluding Infants, Children & Adults

Th e staff of Maher Dental Clinic

wants you to have a safe school

year. Be sure to enjoy all the

Discovery Center has to off er!

Maher Dental wants you to have a fun and safe school year. Be sure to

enjoy all the SD Discovery Center has to offer.

New Patients Welcome Including Infants, Children, and Adults

605-224-8858 | 127 E 1st. AVE, PIERRE 57501

Jamie Maher, D.D.S.

Don’t tread on me! Explore the world beneath our feet and join us for a day filled with fun

investigations and activities! Become a detective and find out what soil is made of and why its

health is so important. Discover what hides deep under-ground, catch soil on the run, and

make seed bombs.

Healthy eating and physical activity are more important than ever. The SD Discovery Center can provide training, start-up assistance and resources to work HealthySD.gov programs into your organization. FREE! Call 224-8295.

SD Harvest of the Month: Try this simple program for motivating kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. Curriculum for schools, preschools, home visitors, and after school programs.

Munch Code! App: A Free App for iPhone & iPad: The Munch Code! Game is a fun way for kids, parents, and teachers to practice healthier between meal snacking. Based on a simple color code, similar to traffic lights, the player discovers which foods and drinks are “green” (eat a bunch) which ones are “yellow” (have just a little) and which are “red” (not so much).

Munch Code! for your Concession Stand: Help families learn to make healthy choices at concession stands. Get a free kit to help your organization offer some healthy concession choices while still making money.

Let’s Move! Family Festival: This kit includes everything you need to set up a family event centered on good health habits. Lots of fun, hands-on activities that will make your event simple and successful.

Rainbow Cafe: Kids role-play as chefs, servers, and restaurant customers, learning about healthy dinner and snack options. Open at the SD Discovery Center seven days a week.

All Ages Welcome!

The World Beneath Your FeetTime: Wednesday, March 27, 1:00 – 4:00 PMCome and go. Plan to stay about 2 hours. Location: SD Discovery CenterFee: Members $5, Non-Members: $7Large groups, please call 224-8295 to reserve a visit time.

Live Better. Grow Stronger.

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Time: Saturday, July 13 at 8 PM

Gather your friends for a high energy event that’s part concert, part comedy and all sorts of craziness rolled into one big outrageous party. The audience becomes part of the show in a request-driven sing-along, dance-along Saturday night extravaganza!! Get your tickets ($30/person) today - this show sells out!

This will be an outdoor summer concert at Drifters Bar & Grille on the river. If you want to be up close to the fun, purchase one of the five available VIP tables, $400 for a table for eight.

FYI - You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.

All proceeds from this event will help build an endowment for the SD Discovery Center.

Tickets are available on online at www.sd-discovery.org/events.

Ages: 5 and upTime: Friday, May 24 from 2:00 - 5:00 PMLocation: SD Discovery CenterFee: free with admission

Meet and learn from real scientists! Join us for an afternoon filled with fun hands-on activities that were developed by South Dakota scientists as part of a Science Communication Fellowship offered at the SD Discovery Center. Our topics cover a wide range of disciplines from Chemistry, Plant Science, and Microbiology to Pharmacology and Mechanical Engineering. Find out how we can fight diseases in humans and plants, invent robots for different applications, and use 3D printed materials.

Reservations available between 11 AM to 2 PM

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Professional DevelopmentFOR EDUCATORS

WebinarsThe South Dakota Discovery Center will provide contact hour certificates if you

participate in and reflect up a webinar from NASA, GLOBE, or CLEAN. Please visit www.webinars-sd-discovery.org for more information.

Grades: 4-12Time: Aug 5-6 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Yankton, National Park Service OfficeFee: $25 non-member. $15 members. Credit: 1. (Extra fee)Register online at www.sd-discovery.org/Professional-Development

Join us for two days of phenomena forward professional development using Project WET, GLOBE,

iNaturalist, and National Geographic resources. You will receive curriculum, become GLOBE certified, and start your journey on becoming a National Geographic Certified educator. Our time will focus on looking at phenomena and modeling how it drives 3D instruction.

Grades: 6-12Time: July 29-30Location: SD Discovery CenterFee: Free. Credit $45 (1 graduate or undergraduate credit via the University of Sioux Falls)Register online at www.sd-discovery.org/Professional-Development

This workshop is sponsored by SD EPSCoR.

Get your students excited about STEM and connect them to South Dakota scientists using FREE curriculum modules developed by teachers for teachers! The SD EPSCoR Education Portal is a powerful tool that offers hands-on lesson plans for middle- and high school aligned with SD science standards, that include engaging activities and connections to actual SD scientists and their current research.

Grades: 4-9Time: July 23-24. Location: SD Discovery Center, Pierre, SDFee: $40. (Credit for extra fee.)Credit: 1. (Extra fee) or up to 15 CEU’s.Register online at www.sd-discovery.org/Professional-Development

Kids love (& LEARN from) hands-on science & math lessons. You will be amazed by the skills your students gain when you teach these units. During this workshop you will try the materials, activities and lessons plans associated with the standards you teach. Through active involvement we will practice using GEMS kits to meet the science standards, materials & small group management, questioning techniques, linking reading & writing with math & science, and inquiry-based learning.

Those taking the workshop for credit must teach a GEM’s lesson by Sept. 30, 2018 and participate in a review of the experience. Times will be arranged at the convenience of the participants. Each participant will earn a free GEMS guide of their choice and a teacher membership to the SD Discovery Center. Bring a laptop, if you have one.

This workshop is sponsored by the SD Space Grant Consortium.

Grades: 4-12Time: June 18-21. Pre-class remote meet up TBD.Location: Wall, Badlands National ParkFee: $50 (inclusive of meals while in the field). Credit extra.Credit: 2. (Extra fee)Sign up at www.sd-discovery.org/Professional-Development

Science meets storytelling in this cross curricular PD! Join us in this field based exploration of the Badlands with guest instructor ESRI consultant Kyle Treddinnick. You will spend one day in class in Wall and three days/three nights camping in the primitive area of the Badlands doing field studies.

Along the way you will• explore the watersheds, geology, flora, and fauna of Badlands National Park,• make an ARCGis Story Map of your explorations,• participate in citizen science, using iNaturalist,• gather phenomena and stories for your class,• practice GLOBE field skills (certification encouraged)• start on earning National Geographic Educator Certification.

Sponsored by the SD 319 Information and Education Project and the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium.

Science and Storytelling in the Badlands

Phenomenal Water Education for TeachersConnecting Research to the Classroom

Great Explorations in Math & Science for 4-9th

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Challenge Accepted!

The Solution

$80,000

Our Catalysts

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Bruels | Joel Bruels | Ann DeVany | Jenn Hanna | Jennifer

Healy Keintz | Ellen Lee | Anne Lewis | Susie Oligmueller & Dean McQuistion | Zach & Ashley Parsons | Shirley &

Rodney Rosenbaum | Jamie & Buddy Seiner | The Steuven Family | Sara & Tony VenHuizen | Troy & Amber Wiebe

Central Chapter ‐ SD Engineering Society | Clay & Karen Cudmore | Tony & Jamie Farmen | Milt Morris | Tom & Kristie Maher | Charles & Bonny Schroyer | Raymond James Financial, Marc & Jill Schmitz | Governor Dennis & Linda Daugaard | Kim & Matt Brakke | Andrew & Stacy

AnonymousMarilyn Teske | Delta Dental

To assure that SD kids have access to hands-on science opportunities for generations to come, the SDDC board of directors has accepted a challenge from the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF). If the SD Discovery Center raises $80,000 in endowment contributions by September 30, 2019, SDCF will add $20,000!

Catalysts Provide a $10K Spark!Together these organizations have pledged $10K to our annual fund to match the next $10K contributed to our endowment.

You are the "Solution"!You can be part of this legacy effort! Please send your gift to South Dakota Community Foundation, PO Box 296, Pierre, SD 57501. Checks can be written to the SDDC Designated Fund.

Volunteer Opportunities: Training provided.

Camps – Assist with our summer camps Times: weekdays Ages: 11 - adult

Exhibit Hall – helping guests with exhibits, keeping the exhibits clean and ready for guests, setting up birthday parties Times: weekends Ages: 11 - adult

Planetarium Shows – learn how to operate the planetarium and present your own star shows (Starry Saturdays and in school outreach)Times: 2nd and 4th Saturday each month, Ages: 17 - adult weekdays upon request

GEMS Kit Inventory – help us inventory and restock our GEMS teaching kits Times: flexible Ages: 14 - adult

Citizen Science Projects – collect data and inform research projects with NASA’s TEMPO Ozone Garden, GLOBE Observer and iNaturalist.Times: flexible Ages: 11 - adult

VOLUNTEER at the SD DISCOVERY CENTER!

Please contact [email protected] with inquiries, and to schedule a volunteer orientation and training.

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