At SDPB.org/Learn, find South Dakota-specific content like: Native American Studies Videos Want to learn more about Native American boarding schools, reservations, and land stewardship? What are Winter Counts and how are they crucial to understanding Great Plains history? For PreK-4, SDPB’s Steven Rokusek assisted in the development of a Native American Studies video series in close partnership with Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE) and the WoLakota Project in Rapid City, a program supporting students in rural, high-need schools and incorporating Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings, a curriculum and coursework in South Dakota American Indian history and culture. Access these videos to jumpstart crucial local cultural learning activities. A Push in the Right Direction Even in the era of GPS, knowing west from east develops spatial reasoning and confidence in kids. This engaging animated video series for PreK-4 social studies concepts includes cardinal and intermediate directions, map-reading, and the time concepts of past, present, and future. Dissection 101 SDPB adds to its well-received Dissection 101 series with more videos, lesson plans and quizzes on dissections of crayfish, clams, earthworms and more. The video series provides an alternative teaching tool for classrooms with limited resources or the faint-of-heart. Art Basics with Dick Termes Fun for all ages, Art Basics with Dick Termes: Drawing is a multi-part video series featuring renowned South Dakota “Termesphere” artist Dick Termes teaching basic drawing techniques. Features 5+ hours of content in 20 individual videos, activities, a teacher’s guide, and lesson plans. Parents and educators can also contact an SDPB Education staff member to help with any questions about resources from SDPB and PBS. • To sign up for Pre-K resources visit SDPB.org/ELI • To sign up for resources as a K-12 parent or student visit SDPB.org/LearnersConnection • To sign up for general educator resources visit SDPB.org/Learn
Steven Rokusek receives his 20 year pin from the State of South Dakota.
Up and Atom with Science Steve! SDPB Education Specialist Steven “Science Steve” Rokusek develops resource materials for specific content areas and provides in-service training at schools and education conferences across South Dakota for both educational staff and parents. His engaging science demonstrations intentionally use everyday objects to make science accessible and fun for everyone. Originally from Tyndall, Rokusek graduated from Dakota State University with a degree in Biology and Computer Education. He has taught physics, physical science, anatomy, biology, and earth science. He also connects teachers and parents throughout the state with SDPB and PBS KIDS resources and maintains content for SDPB.org’s Education pages, the SDPB Digital Learning Library and SDPB’s submissions to the national PBS LearningMedia site. Steven Rokusek’s teacher trainings and fun-filled science demonstrations have received multiple awards, including: + SANFORD CORES AWARD + FRIEND OF SCIENCE (SDSTA) AWARD + SACCY AWARD + GOLDEN APPLE AWARD + ARCHDIOCESE OF OMAHA TEACHER OF THE YEAR + MULTIPLE WHO’S WHO AMONG TEACHERS August 2021
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