Kathleen Slocum
Continuing Education Coordinator
1-605-773-8438
Kathleen.slocum@state.sd.us
Laura Kelly
Children and Youth Services Coordinator
1-605-773-5066
laura.kelly@state.sd.us
Sun-Earth-Moon Connections Kit- focuses on activities and experiences that better help patrons understand their place in space, and how the Sun and Moon impact our planet.
(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.)
Evaluation Survey (Must be completed for each kit.)
Books (all provided)
Moonbear’s Shadow
by Frank Asch
What’s in the Weather Today?
by Dr. Seuss
Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters
by NASA
(download text-only and audio versions for the visually impaired)
by Jennifer Rustgi
Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon
by David Aguilar
Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit -focuses on activities and experiences that help patrons (and library staff!) be more comfortable using tools of science, and making predictions based on their observations.
(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.)
Evaluation Survey (Must be completed for each kit.)
Books (all provided)
Secrets of Our Earth
by Carron Brown
A shine-a-light book (flashlight included)
The Secret Galaxy
by Fran Hodgkins
Starry Skies: Learn about constellations above us
by Samantha Chagollan
Find the Constellations
by H.A. Rey
Astronomy: Cool Women in Space
By Anita Yasuda
National Geographic Kids Everything Space: Blast Off for a Universe of Photos, Facts, and Fun!
By Helaine Becker
Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit- focuses on activities and experiences that help patrons (and library staff!) be more comfortable using tools of science, and making predictions based on their observations.
(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.)
Evaluation Survey (Must be completed for each kit.)
Books (all provided)
Mission To Space
by John Herrington
Lakota star knowledge: studies in Lakota stellar theory
by Ronald Goodman ; edited by Alan Seeger
Dakota/Lakota Star map constellation guidebook: an introduction to D(L)akota Star Knowledge
by Annette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke
Secrets of Our Earth
by Carron Brown
A shine-a-light book (flashlight included)
The Secret Galaxy
by Fran Hodgkins
Starry Skies: Learn about constellations above us
by Samantha Chagollan
Find the Constellations
by H.A. Rey
Astronomy: Cool Women in Space
by Anita Yasuda
National Geographic Kids Everything Space: Blast Off for a Universe of Photos, Facts, and Fun!
by Helaine Becker
(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.)
Evaluation Survey (Must be completed for each kit.)
Books (all provided)
Secrets of Our Earth
by Carron Brown
A shine-a-light book (flashlight included)
The Secret Galaxy
by Fran Hodgkins
This book is Launching Soon!
Starry Skies: Learn about constellations above us
by Samantha Chagollan
Star Boy
by Paul Goble
Understanding Small Worlds in the Solar System: A Tactile View
by NASA
Getting a Feel for Eclipses
by NASA
Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters
by NASA
(download text-only and audio versions for the visually impaired)
by Margot Lee Shetterly
Questions?
Steven Buras
Assistant State Librarian
1-605-77-5051
steven.buras@state.sd.us
There are space experts in South Dakota just waiting to collaborate on a program with you!
Night Sky Network Astronomy Clubs (NSN) is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing science, technology, and inspiration of NASA’s missions to the public. Search the NSN club listings to find one near you for possible collaborations!
NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors (SSA) is a program of volunteers that shares the latest in NASA’s science and discoveries of their space exploration missions through events in their communities. Search the SSA Directory for volunteers in your area.
Once dates are confirmed, they will be posted and linked here.
Archived recordings, slides, and links for all STARnet webinars.
Editable NASA @ My Library event flyer (download AND save before editing!)
Posters, infographics, fact sheets, and more!
Promotional Best Practices:
Bring Cutting Edge Science to Your Library NASA@MyLibrary Researcher Presentations
Here’s how to host a virtual visit with a South Dakota researcher that includes hands-on activities.
NOTE: You are the host of this program. For the best experience, take charge, get all your questions answered. The scientists are guests and will usually look to you to lead the way.
Questions for Discovery Center contact:
Kristie L. Maher
Executive Director
1-605-224-8295
kristiemaher@sd-discovery.com