Teacher's Guide
New Related Lessons:
Images of the Past: I-Spy - That’s Not My Habitat During this activity your students will participate in a hands-on observation/habitat challenge. You will notice an increase in the development of your students' observation skills. Also, this is a great activity that encourages students to take a closer look at the habitats around them.
Interactive South Dakota Map Features historical and modern photos of South Dakota courthouses.
Map of South Dakota Counties (PDF)
Blank SD Map (PDF)
US Map outline (PDF)
Standards
Fourth Grade
History Standards
1. Examine
various regions of the United States in order to focus on how the
following affected development of South Dakota, including site
selection of settlements, opportunities available, natural resources,
and population influences.
4. Analyze
issues of concern in South Dakota, including water issues; farming and
ranching issues; Indian and Non-Indian relationships; and urban/rural
population changes.
Fourth Grade
Geography Standards
1. Differentiate
between state and national boundaries.
2. Define
regions as categorized by geographic location.
3.
Use appropriate maps for a specific purpose, including
elevation, land use-resource, road maps and mileage tables, time
zones, and migration/movement patterns.
4. Recognize
that longitude and latitude constitute a map grid used in absolute
locations
5. Locate
major South Dakota geographical features, such as the Missouri River;
Black Hills and Badlands; and the capital (Pierre) and the following
cities: Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Huron, and Yankton.
6. Evaluation
the impact geography has on the inhabitants of South Dakota such as
location of cities, transportation, industries, agricultural products,
and culture.
Full Script (PDF)
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