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A list of services provided by the South Dakota State Library.

 

Provided by the NASA @ My Library project, these STEM kits are available for check out from the South Dakota State Library. Each kit is packed with several STEM activities for easy library programming for a range of ages (children, teens, adults, families) and includes facilitator guides to help you in leading the activity. The South Dakota State Library will restock all consumable materials within the kit.

To check out a kit, place a request through Share-it.

These kits are for checkout to SD libraries to be used for programming. Libraries are not permitted to check these items out to patrons.

Click on the tabs in the box below to view the topics of the kits and the contents included in the different options: 

 

NASA Kits

Sun-Earth-Moon Connections Kit

This 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.) 

Materials/activities included:

Books included:

Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit 

This 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.) 

Materials/activities included:

Books included:

Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit - with Native American resources

This 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 and includes additional resources that meet Oceti Sakowin Essential Understanding and Standards. 
(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.) 

Materials/activities included:

Additional Native American Resources:

Books included:

Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit  - Accessible Library Services edition

This 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.) 

Materials/activities included:

Books included:

Resources to Explore

Experts:

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!

Trainings:

 Archived recordings, slides, and links for all STARnet webinars. 

Promotional Materials:

Posters, fact sheets, and more!

Promotional Best Practices:

  • Social media tag #nasaatmylibrary
  • Library website
  • E-newsletter
  • E-publications sent to library staff and trustees with information about upcoming NASA @ My Library programming
  • Announce participation at monthly board and membership meetings

The kit contains the needed materials, but easy-to-print options for additional copies can be found below.