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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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• Engineer's Day

  • When
    22 Feb 2020
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center

  Join the Central Chapter of the South Dakota Engineering Society to celebrate the contributions and careers of engineers with a free day at the SD Discovery Center.  Local engineers with host special hands-on engineering activities for kids and families, including everyone's favorites:  chocolate asphalt, satellite building, and more.  Local robotics teams will demonstrate their skills throughout the day.

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• Meet a Scientist!

  • When
    25 Feb 2020
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center

  Ages:  5 and up
  Fee:  Free with Admission

  Meet and learn from real scientists!  Seven researchers from SD School of Mines and Technology and SD State University will present fun, hands-on activities they have developed as part of a Science Communication Fellowship with SD Discovery Center.  Discover cutting-edge science and how it can impact your life!

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• Girl Scout Badge Day - Fling Flyer Design Challenge

  • When
    2 Mar 2020
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center
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    6

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  Girl Scout Badge Day - Fling Flyer Design Challenge

  Work like an engineer to create a Fling Flyer, an airplane you'll make, and explore what keeps it and other things, such as birds, planes, and space ships, in the air.

  Girl Scouts can earn the requirements for the Fling Flyer Design Challenge badge

  1. Learn about forces that affect flight
  2. Design and build a Fling Flyer
  3. Test your Fling Flyer
  4. Analyze and share your results
  5. Brainstorm ways to improve your design

  Ages: Brownies
  Date: March 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  Location: SD Discovery Center
  Fee: $12 per girl (badge not included)

  
  
  

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• Itty Bitty Einsteins - Caterpillars!

  • When
    7 Mar 2020
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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    20

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  Ages:  3-5 years with parent or grandparent
  Time:  10:30-11:30 AM
  Location: SD Discovery Center
  Fee:  Free, members only

  Learn about caterpillars and make your own caterpillar craft!

  These free, members only events introduce preschoolers and their caregivers to fun, hands-on 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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• 50th Earth Day

  • When
    25 Mar 2020
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    SD Discovery Center

  Get ready for the 50th Earth Day with these fun, informative hands-on experiences.  Play a conservation game where you are the game piece on a giant game board.  Learn about family friendly apps so you can get outside and be a citizen explorer.  Explore greenhouse gases, melting glaciers renewable energy and more as we get ready to make Earth a cleaner, greener place.

  Fee: Members $5, Non Members $7

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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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• Women in Science Conference: STUDENT Registration

  • When
    31 Mar 2020
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Ramkota Conference Center, Pierre SD

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  STUDENT REGISTRATION: Women in Science Conference 2020

  Discover Opportunities Beyond School in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

  Join us for a free day filled with fun, hands-on sessions, and activities. Meet STEM professionals, and representatives from Companies, Universities, and Tech Schools.

  
  

  Conference Schedule:

  7:45 – 8:15  Registration

  8:25 – 9:05  Icebreaker / Keynote

  9:15 – 9:55  Keynote / Icebreaker

  10:05 – 10:50  Morning Session 1

  10:55 – 11:40  Morning Session 2

  11:45 – 12:45  Lunch with Nat Geo Explorer

  12:50 – 1:35  Afternoon Session 3

  1:40 – 2:25  Afternoon Session 4

  2:30 – 3:00  Closing Reception and Prizes

  
  

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• Women in Science Conference: TEACHER and PARENT Registration

  • When
    31 Mar 2020
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Ramkota Conference Center, Pierre SD

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  TEACHER and PARENT REGISTRATION: Women in Science Conference 2020

  Discover Opportunities Beyond School in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

  Join us for a free day filled with fun, hands-on sessions, and activities. Meet STEM professionals, and representatives from Companies, Universities, and Tech Schools.

  
  

  Conference Schedule:

  7:45 – 8:15  Registration

  8:25 – 9:05  Icebreaker / Keynote

  9:15 – 9:55  Keynote / Icebreaker

  10:05 – 10:50  Morning Session 1

  10:55 – 11:40  Morning Session 2

  11:45 – 12:45  Lunch with Nat Geo Explorer

  12:50 – 1:35  Afternoon Session 3

  1:40 – 2:25  Afternoon Session 4

  2:30 – 3:00  Closing Reception and Prizes

  
  

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• Itty Bitty Einsteins - Butterflies!

  • When
    4 Apr 2020
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Spaces left
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  Ages:  3-5 years with parent or grandparent
  Time:  10:30-11:30 AM
  Location: SD Discovery Center
  Fee:  Free, members only

  Learn about butterflies and make your own butterfly craft!

  These free, members only events introduce preschoolers and their caregivers to fun, hands-on 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 - What Lives in a Tree?

  • When
    2 May 2020
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Ages:  3-5 years with parent or grandparent
  Time:  10:30-11:30 AM
  Location: SD Discovery Center
  Fee:  Free, members only

  These free, members only events introduce preschoolers and their caregivers to fun, hands-on 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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