Lesson Plan: Sense of Taste and Smell
Your students will perform a hands-on activity in which they will investigate how the sense of taste and smell are related. They will also learn about an archaeology site.
Educational Resources - The First Hunters and Farmers
Episode Guide
Things To Do
1. Watch The First Hunters and Farmers.
2. Complete Episode Quiz individually or as a group. (Note: The quiz has additional information and related video.)
3. Student Glossary (PDF)
- Print Crossword Puzzle, (answers), and distribute to the class.
4. Discussion Cards (PDF)
5. Class Activity - Unearth a Flower (Fossil)
- Marine fossils in South Dakota
- Giant Petrified Tree of Perkins County
- Fossil Cycad: The National Monument That Wasn't
Episode Script
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South Dakota Standards
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.