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South Dakota farmers plant more than 4 million acres of corn every year. Corn is used for practically everything, from plastic to making ethanol to fuel cars. It even goes in soda. A bushel of corn (about 56 pounds) sweetens 400 cans of soda. Look in your family’s pantry. How many items have corn on the ingredients label?


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Central South Dakota is a sight to see when the sunflower fields are in bloom. Our state produces the second-most sunflower seed and oil in the United States. Native Americans used these plants to treat chest pain and kidney problems.

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Farm Talk Crossword

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Click to Print

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Farm & Ranch Coloring Puzzle

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CLICK TO PRINT

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Old MacDonald’s Farm

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Family

This Kids Online Lessons will take you back more than 150 years to before South Dakota was a state. Read about pioneers like Laura Ingalls Wilder and colorful characters like Wild Bill Hickok, and have fun with activities. 

For Kids: The Dakota Territory & Wild West

Children can learn about Indigenous culture through these two lessons and two activities.

For Kids: Native Americans in South Dakota

Games For Kids Across South Dakota

Discover epic kid-friendly adventures in South Dakota’s national and state parks — explore caves, spot wildlife, and make outdoor memories together.

For Kids: South Dakota's National and State Parks

Explore South Dakota’s fossil history in this fun online lesson with dino games, mammoth facts and hands-on activities for curious kids.

For Kids: Prehistoric Animals of South Dakota   

Teach kids how Mount Rushmore was carved with coloring pages and exciting activities.

For Kids: Carving Mount Rushmore

Learn more about South Dakota with coloring pages, word match-ups, crossword puzzles and other games.


Kids Online Lessons About South Dakota

Whether you’re looking for fresh produce, tasty treats or special treasures, South Dakota has you covered with these top farmers and flea markets.

Farmers and Flea Markets

Sunsets. Hospitality. Wildlife. Peace. All of this awaits you at farm and ranch stays across South Dakota.

South Dakota Agriculture