South Dakota Discovery Center

The South Dakota Discovery Center is dedicated to empowering all Peoples of the Great Plains through hands-on experiences that inspire scientific thinking.

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Nothing beats the smell of cooked buffalo and coffee in the Badlands

Big thanks to @WildIdeaBuffalo and Dark Canyon Coffee for supporting us with delicious food and drinks and sponsoring our Climate & Watersheds Field PD!

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Beep! Beep! Sensor Alert! What if a sensor beeped at you every time you left the bathroom to remind you to wash your hands? How do seat belt sensors work? How is electrical engineering used in everyday life? Learn how to use circuits to create sensors and design your own!

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Happy hour science is next week, with @DucksUnlimited agronomist, Brian Chatham, and biologist, Cassie Auxt. 

Join us, Friday, July 21, at the St. Charles in Pierre at 5:30pm for "Ducks and Soil... Say What?" 

Find more info at https://t.co/FIPHliokkO

#discoveryontap

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The smell of savory dark roast is the best way to wake up after a long day of exploring and learning!

Big thanks to @WildIdeaBuffalo and Dark Canyon Coffee for supporting us with delicious food, drinks and sponsoring our Climate & Watersheds Field Professional Development!

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Come with us on a STEMventure! 

Go to https://t.co/ylhR0B5H9C to book one of our STEMventure Traveling Programs or Exploration Kits, bring a SDDC educator to you to handle everything or choose to DIY.

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THANK YOU, to @SD_DANR and @SD_SpaceGrant! You made our “Climate & Watersheds Field PD” program possible for South Dakota teachers!

Register for more PD opportunities at https://t.co/ylhR0B5H9C before time runs out!

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Calling all SDDC Members! Join us Saturday, July 8th, to take advantage of our Itty Bitty Einsteins program, only available to SDDC members! Become one today: https://t.co/aNKnSwsWi1 

You and your explorer will participate in activities led by Superstar Volunteer Jan Martin!

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THANK YOU, @NSF! Their Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research @SDEPSCoR initiative made our "Research to Classrooms" professional development program possible.

Register for more PD opportunities at https://t.co/ylhR0B5H9C before time runs out

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Become a Science Communication
Fellow through the SDDC!

The application only takes a few moments and is due
on July 1: https://t.co/ylhR0B5H9C.

Fellows include scientists, engineers, researchers,
graduate students, and other professionals that work
with science institutions.

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SIGN UP FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES!

South Dakota teachers and educators, you can now sign up for our Summer PD programs. Join in as we investigate, explore, grow.

Pre-register online at https://t.co/ylhR0B5H9C.

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Stop by the SDDC Store for SCIENCE SALES! All items on the ladybug table and SDDC shirts are 25% off. 

Is your young learner bored out of school? Do you want to spice up summer with science? Clara, our visitor from Germany, recommends the Sci-Quest Whizzing Weather!

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Look up, look down, and explore the ground! Who lives where and why? Our first camp takes campers on an expedition! They investigate the world of ants, learn about exploration, and more!

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Come visit the SDDC Store to bring science home! Check out the amazing deals on at-home, hands-on science projects happening this month!

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How does a boat float? What does it take to sink a boat? Boats will be built out of clay, foil, paper and other materials. Which boat can hold the most cargo (pennies)? This will be a time to be a creative boat builder.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES!

South Dakota teachers and educators, you can now sign up for our Summer PD programs. Join in as we investigate, explore, grow.

Pre-register online at https://t.co/ylhR0B5H9C.

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What are you reading? The PAWs cats want to know! Join them for Rescue Readers today and May 16 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Register at https://t.co/ylhR0B6eZa.

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Welcome to May! SDDC Summer Hours begin today.