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• Developing and Using Models

  • Start
    28 Oct 2019
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  • End
    27 Apr 2020
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    4

  
  

  Can You Model?

  South Dakota's science standards call for students to be able to develop and use models. Our monthly 2 hour PD delivered via an in person, interactive hangout will give you an overview of the different ways to develop and use models using our most popular curricula: GLOBE, GEMS, Project WET and more! Learn multiple ways to integrate modeling into your teaching. Get informed! Get inspired! All from the comfort of your classroom or home.

  We meet the 4th Monday of the month, October through April except for December in an interactive, online meeting space. Chrome or Firefox browser required as is a recent version of Windows 10 or MacOS. We'll do a tech check before class to make sure you can connect.

  During our session you will have time to review your standards and start planning on how to integrate developing and using models into your instruction. Teaching an activity using models with a short reflection is required for credit.

  The class is free. Credit (pending) will have a fee.

  Questions? Contact Anne at annelewis@sd-discovery.org or call 605-224-8295.

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• Starry Saturday Planetarium Show

  • Start
    9 Nov 2019
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  • End
    11 Jan 2020
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center

  

  Our digital planetarium is open to the public the second and forth 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. All ages welcome!

  Free with paid admission.  Members free. 

  
  

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• STEM SAVVY: Bridging the Gap

  • When
    14 Nov 2019
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center

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  We have a new date: Thursday, November 14. 6-8pm. 

  Come enjoy fun activities, free food, and learn about bridge design with Hadly Eisenbeisz from the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

  Open to all middle and high school students!
  Registration is required. 

  
  

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• Best for Last Benefit Party

  • When
    21 Nov 2019
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    South Dakota Discovery Center
  • Spaces left
    85
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  30 Years of Great Science Learning!        15 Years of Best for Last Fun!

  You can win $10,000 in our reverse raffle - the last person drawn is the winner!  Buy a ticket for one in 252 chances to win.  The first drawn is still a big winner, $500.  Additional cash and special prizes are awarded through out the night.

  Don’t forget, you can be a “lucky loser” with a Loser’s Boost. If you purchase a “Loser’s Boost” and your ticket is drawn 242nd or earlier, it will be put into the “Loser’s Boost” box.  When only nine tickets remain, one ticket from the Loser’s Boost box will be drawn and added back into the drawing for $10,000.  A “Loser’s Boost” costs $25 now or $50 at the event. 

  Need to buy your luck?  You can!  We will auction two bonus tickets when only 8 tickets remain in the drawing.  You can join together with friends to bid on one of these valuable chances or buy it yourself!

  Remember, there may be more than one winner!  When only five tickets remain, we will call the remaining ticket holders to the front (or get them via phone).  These folks will negotiate to split the grand prize or to keep drawing.  If they agree to split, they share the prize.  If they won’t split, the drawing and negotiations continue until a deal is made or until we have a single winner.

  Even if you don’t win - eat, drink and be merry!  The Jim Szana Trio (Thanks, SD Arts Council!) will play.  Some of the very best chefs in the area will have samples of their tastiest work.  Our Friendly bartenders will serve new and old favorites from Budweiser and wine from Capital City Wine & Spirits. 

  A few premium tables are available for $300.  This includes a table for 8 people in the mezzanine with food and drink service nearby. [Just 8 tables available.]

  Childcare for children 2 years and up is provided by the Girl Scouts at the Pierre Chamber Community Room. $5/child or $10/family.  Dinner is included with childcare.

  Don’t miss the fun!  Get your ticket today.  Order now (we'll have your ticket at the event) or stop by the SD Discovery Center to purchase your lucky ticket! 

  
  

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• Itty Bitty Einsteins

  • When
    7 Dec 2019
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Itty Bitty Einsteins

  Ages: 3-5 years with parent or grandparent
  Time: Saturday, December 7 from 10:30-11:30 AM
  Location: SD Discovery Center
  Fee: FREE, members only

  These free, members-only events introduce preschoolers and their parents to fun, hands-on SD Discovery Center science. 

  - enjoy hands-on science with your child(ren)
  - meet other preschool parents
  - get to know the SD Discovery Center

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• Itty Bitty Einsteins

  • When
    4 Jan 2020
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Itty Bitty Einsteins

  Ages: 3-5 years with parent or grandparent
  Time: Saturday, January 4 from 10:30-11:30 AM
  Location: SD Discovery Center
  Fee: FREE, members only

  These free, members-only events introduce preschoolers and their parents to fun, hands-on SD Discovery Center science. 

  - enjoy hands-on science with your child(ren)
  - meet other preschool parents
  - get to know the SD Discovery Center

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• Elks Aviation and Technology Day

  • When
    29 Jan 2020
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center

  Be a pilot for a day and join us for a day filled with fun activities! Step into the cockpit and test your skills at the flight simulator! Fly a drone and discover what it takes to be a pilot with the air force personnel from Ellsworth Air Force Base! Build and test your own satellite or flier like a real aerospace engineer. See for yourself what else you can explore!

  Time: Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
  Come and go. Plan to stay about 2 hours.
  Location: SD Discovery Center
  Fee: FREE, thanks to our sponsors: Mustang Aviation, Pierre Elks Lodge, Radio Controlled Airplane Club
  Large groups, please call 224-8295 to reserve a visit time.

  
  

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• Women in Science Conference: EXHIBITOR registration

  • When
    31 Mar 2020
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Ramkota Conference Center, 920 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

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  Get young women excited about your career!

  Our Women in Science Conference nurtures middle school and high school girls' interest in science, technology, engineering, and math and encourages them to consider careers in those fields.

  As exhibitor, you are a role model for middle and high school girls. To motivate girls to become innovative and creative thinkers, please provide hands-on activities at your booth that the girls can interact with.

  Please contact Rhea with any questions.

  Thank you for your interest in our Women in Science conference and we hope to see you in March!

  
  

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