Content by Christine Wood

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Operation Occupation Virtual Escape Rooms

The Operation Occupation virtual escape rooms offer an engaging online experience that incorporates locked stories and accompanying videos to recreate the excitement of a traditional escape room.

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Adopt-A-Cow: Beef

Through the Adopt-A-Cow: Beef lessons, youth in grades 3-5 will embark on an adventure to learn about raising beef in South Dakota.

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Adopt-A-Cow

The “Adopt-A-Cow” program engages elementary age youth in learning about animal agriculture through hands-on activities and by connecting youth virtually with real South Dakota animals.

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Animal Science Research and Extension Report

Research report from Animal Science Department covering a variety of areas in livestock production.

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4-H STEM

4-H utilizes a ‘learn by doing’ approach that’s ideal for teaching core STEM concepts and skills.

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Investigating Rangeland Systems and Practices

Curriculum to teach students about the facets of rangelands.

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Operation Occupation: Unlock Your Potential

Operation Occupation aims to give young people an insight into various career opportunities right from their screens. The interactive gaming experience allows youth to explore different industries and specific career paths while participating in a virtual escape room format.

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Career Conversations: Exploring My Future in the 605

Career Conversations features interviews with South Dakota professionals inspiring teachers and youth to explore occupations at their own pace.

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4-H Workforce Development

4-H defines workforce development as employment pathways and opportunities that will prepare youth to enter the workforce.

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SDSU Extension presence growing in Sioux Falls-area youth development programs

May 26, 2023

The SDSU Extension team based in the Sioux Falls Regional Office is working to provide quality education and programming for youth in the Sioux Falls area.