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South Dakota History Hub

The South Dakota History Hub connects teachers with resources from the State Historical Society and State Library, to assist them in building their own knowledge and in teaching students about South Dakota’s history, government, geography, and economy.

The hub features resources from primary source documents to videos. While resources are tagged by their connection to South Dakota social studies standards, teachers will need to vet for relevancy and prior knowledge.

 

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South Dakota Native American Reservations | Activity Starter

Learn the names and locations of the Native American reservations in South Dakota and complete an interesting activity.

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Of Water, starlight & Raspberries - A Letter From the Banks of Wounded Knee Creek

EMSCO article entitled Of Water, starlight & Raspberries - A Letter From the Banks of Wounded Knee Creek - by Debra White Plume

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For Future Generations: The Lakotas' ride through South Dakota held every year in December remembers the vicitms of the 1890 Wounded Knee assacre and focuses on building hope for the youth.

EBSCO article entitled For Future Generations: The Lakotas' ride through South Dakota held every year in December remembers the vicitms of the 1890 Wounded Knee assacre and focuses on building hope for the youth - Story and photos by Daniel Brown.

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Wounded Knee Massacre

EBSCO article entitled Wounded Knee Massacre written by Amy Weber.

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State Capitals

This site contains information on state capitals, statehood, total area, population, population density and growth, race/ethnicity/age, comparison table and comparison graphs.

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Jackie Robinson: A Life of Determination

Jackie Robinson used determination to achieve his dream. Children will be encouraged to dream as they learn how Jackie worked hard to become the first African-American in major league baseball.

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western expansion.

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South Dakota Facts

Students will learn facts about South Dakota which include: climate, geography, resources and economy, time line, The Lakota Take over, Era of Exploration, Pioneers Move In, Red Cloud's War, Black Hills Gold, Wounded Knee, The Dust Bowl, Population, Government, Famous people, Native America, Art, Storybook Island, State Symbols including flag, motto, map and quick facts.

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Looking at Maps and Globes

Students will learn facts about South Dakota which include: climate, geography, resources and economy, time line, The Lakota Take over, Era of Exploration, Pioneers Move In, Red Cloud's War, Black Hills Gold, Wounded Knee, The Dust Bowl, Population, Government, Famous people, Native America, Art, Storybook Island, State Symbols including flag, motto, map and quick facts.

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Scrambled States of America

At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?

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