SOUTH DAKOTA LEGENDS Our digital educational program tells the inspiring stories of over 700 South Dakota Champions for Excellence while helping teachers fulfill curriculum requirements in core subjects. Read, watch, and learn more at SouthDakotaLegends.com.
RICHARD ADEE
FRANK ALVINE
DIGNITY
VIRGINIA DRIVING HAWK SNEVE
SPARKY ANDERSON
CAROLE HILLARD
WHY THE LEGENDS & LEARNING PROGRAM IS SPECIAL
DIGNITY
A permanent exhibit at the South Dakota Hall of Fame and Visitor Education Center
• The program is 100% free for school districts, teachers and students thanks to our generous supporters. • It’s multimedia, web-based and not in any textbook. Students like the interactive biographies, photos, videos and exercises. We believe that this program provides students with meaningful role models and inspiration for their own lives. • The year-long curriculum meets state standards in several areas. Students learn about history, vocabulary and other subjects through the lives of outstanding South Dakotans. • Designed by teachers, the curriculum is geared to 4th grade but is adaptable for students at any level. Includes teachers’ section with discussion questions & activities useful for all modules.
JOANNE BIRD
TOM BROKAW
OSCAR HOWE
BILLY MILLS
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As my students read, listened and got to know these Champions, they learned about the value of hard work, the importance of knowledge and perseverance, that being from tough circumstances can be an advantage and there are many paths to success. They learned how to accomplish great things.
GRADE SCHOOL TEACHER SOUTHDAKOTALEGENDS.COM READ THEIR STORIES SEE PHOTOS & WATCH VIDEOS LEARN VOCABULARY 2019 HONORS CEREMONY • 25
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