State of South Dakota Maps
Interactive high-resolution South Dakota maps from the Department of Transportation
Episode 12 Script
Interactive high-resolution South Dakota maps from the Department of Transportation
Television special about the South Dakota Capitol.
In 1890, the US Congress passed a bill that tasked the secretary of the interior with surveying the North Dakota-South Dakota boundary and marking the entire length.
Pictured above is the cane of John Todd, cousin of Pres. Lincoln’s wife, who was among the first to work for the establishment of towns and farms in Dakota Territory.
The Pierre-as-continental-center designation was first made in 1904 by Robert F. Kerr, a professor at the South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now SDSU).
In this episode, Matthew explains borders, property lines, and more.
Students will learn how to figure out which way is north, south, east, or west.
Learn the location of South Dakota's nine Native American Reservations.
Explore South Dakota Counties with Images of the Past. New content added regularly.
The Black Hills Expedition began on July 2nd 1874.
Are your students confused by intermediate directions? Try this video activity.
South Dakota academic content standards serve as expectations for what students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade. The review, revision, development, and feedback process involves stakeholders throughout the state of South Dakota and is an ongoing and critical component to ensure South Dakota students in every classroom receive current and relevant learning experiences. The goal is that all students will graduate college, career, and life ready.
Content standards are set by the South Dakota Board of Education Standards. They are reviewed every five to seven years. Content standards do not mandate a specific curriculum.