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Making South Dakota Fun!

Learning Can Be FUN!



LEARN WHILE PLAYING

There is no doubt that children (and adults) love to play. And there is no doubt that teachers want their students to learn. At Dakota Discovery, the best of both worlds can be paired together in a fantastic field trip.

The Discovery Land environment can provide a very important role in a students learning experience. We believe children learn best when they have fun, are self-motivated, and search for answers to questions they formulate for themselves. We have created a welcoming place that fosters exploration, communication, and social interaction.

    At Discovery Land watch as students...
  • Problem solve
  • Learn alone
  • Try something new
  • Examine objects
  • Interact with others
  • Explore



FREE CURRICULUM

The Dakota Discovery Museum has educational curriculum that is available for use by educators FREE of charge. The curriculum can be used in classroom settings for grades 2-3, 4-5 and 6-7. Each of the curriculum sets is a Word Document and can be viewed or downloaded onto your computer.

2nd & 3rd Grade: Activity Packet
4th & 5th Grade Activity Packet
4th & 5th Grade Curriculum Guide
6th & 7th Grade Activity Packet
6th & 7th Grade Curriculum Guide

Contact us so we can help you plan your field trip today!



EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE!

The 2010 Dakota Discovery Museum Educational Programs Brochure is now available. This brochure is designed for educators and group leaders and outlines all of the educational programming offered by the museum. Many of the programs are able to be held at the museum or taken to the classroom or group location. If you are interested in obtaining a brochure, please contact the museum at 605-996-2122 or email edu@dakotadiscovery.com.


Dakota Discovery Museum
1300 McGovern Avenue
Mitchell, SD 57301
Call: 605-996-2122

E-mail: history@dakotadiscovery.com