Tissue Paper Mural - Corn Palace
During this activity, your students will learn about the world’s only Corn Palace. Then they will complete an activity in which they will create or recreate a Corn Palace mural using tissue paper.
Educational Resources - On Vacation
Episode Guide
Things To Do
1. Watch On Vacation.
2. Complete Episode Quiz individually or as a group. (Note: The quiz has additional information and a related video.)
3. Student Glossary (PDF)
- Print Crossword Puzzle, (answers), and distribute them to the class.
- Guided Notes(answers)
4. Discussion Cards (PDF)
5. Class Activity - Tourism Promotion: Then & Now (PDF)
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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.