HOMEFRONT: South Dakota
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Educational Resources - The Homefront
Episode Guide
Things To Do
1. Watch The Homefront.
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.
4. Discussion Cards (PDF)
5. Class Activity - Desperate Move… Using Wind Energy (Activity)
-Bomb Found in South Dakota
6. Class Activity - Density Investigation: Team Boat (Activity)
Episode 17 Script
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On December 5, 1964, a retrorocket fired on a Minuteman missile at Site Lima-02, three miles southeast of Vale, South Dakota. The nuclear warhead was dislodged and fell approximately 75 feet to the floor of the silo. This unique story tells a first-person account of the disaster and recovery of the warhead.
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On this page, you will find educational resources for the Dakota Pathways episode called The Homefront. There is an episode guide, additional videos, activities, and more.
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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.