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The South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council uses checkoff dollars to help sow the seeds of curiosity and discovery about soybeans among today's students. You never know - the fascination that germinates in a grade school could eventually flower into a breakthrough use for soybeans in graduate school. The South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council sponsors cash awards to 4-H members who focus on soy or soy by-products. To be eligible for an award, the member must enter at the State Fair in one of the categories below. See SD State Fair 4-H Division Fair Book for more details. Soybean Science Kit The Soybean Science Kit provides a hands-on soy experience for students. The kit serves as a complete science lab, containing everything necessary (with the exception of a very few readily available household materials) for 30 students to participate in 21 hands-on experiments and exercises, including two new biotech lessons, an interactive CD and instructional videotape. It's designed to assist teachers in meeting the National Science Education Standards, particularly with 4th to 9th grade interdisciplinary curriculum. Over 95% of the elementary schools in South Dakota have received the kit. The South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council provides funding for the Soybean Science Kit as an investment in sparking excitement for science among students. For more information, call 605.330.9942 or submit a question through the Contact Us page.

Special Olympics South Dakota in Sioux Falls provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, fostering physical fitness, courage, joy, and friendship within the community. Offering 12 state-level sports, inclusive school programs, and health initiatives, the organization empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports, make schools more inclusive, and prioritize their overall well-being. Generated from the website

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire has been dedicated to building great futures for children and families in Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Harrisburg for nearly 70 years. With a wide range of programs for children aged 4 weeks to 18 years, including care and enrichment for all ages, character leadership programs, health and wellness programs, sports and recreation programs, and education and STEM arts programs, the club aims to empower and support youth in their personal and academic growth. Through their quality early learning education program, the club prepares children for kindergarten, while also focusing on building positive character traits and leadership skills. With a strong emphasis on planning for the future, the club helps teens envision their educational journey beyond high school, with a high percentage of club teens expecting to graduate and pursue post-secondary education. By participating in their signature events, individuals and organizations have the opportunity to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire while also benefiting from increased visibility, networking, and employee engagement.Generated from the website