Broadcaster Press 7 January 2, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com Home of Great Ideas since 1934 201 W Cherry St. • Vermillion, SD • Phone: 624-4429 Fax: 624-2696 • BroadcasterOnline.com Memories Of Christmas By Gov. Dennis Daugaard I have many fond memories of Christmas. One year, I remember singing Christmas carols in Dell Rapids with my 4-H club. Afterward, we ended the evening at the Lutheran Church where we sang Silent Night with all the lights out and only the Christmas tree lit. Some of my memories are of the one-room country school I attended as a child. Every year, all eight grades joined together to perform in a Christmas program. We stretched a wire across the front of the schoolroom and hung burlap curtains. When the curtain opened, Mrs. Hainje played the piano and we’d sing songs, or we’d recite poems, or perform little one-act plays. Our program lasted about an hour or two, and every year, my parents faithfully attended. When I was in eighth grade the country school closed, and I began to ride the bus to school in Dell Rapids. I joined band, and when we had band concerts at Christmas time, my parents would always come to those too. We’d assemble on the stage in the gym, and all the parents sat on grey folding chairs in rows on the gym floor. I remember looking out into the crowd to find them, and they were always there. I also sang in the chorus, and my parents came to those concerts too. Now, you may be thinking: That’s nothing special, parents should always come to their children’s Christmas concerts – and that’s true. What’s unusual, though, is that my parents didn’t come to hear me perform. You see, my dad couldn’t hear at all, and my mother could barely hear anything either. They were both deaf. They came to those concerts and sat, sometimes for hours, not hearing a thing. Concert after concert, year after year, they came – not because they could hear me, but rather because I could see them. They came to show that they loved and cared about me. Youth Research: Where to Begin By Christine Wood SDSU Extension 4-H Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Field Specialist Whether working on a science fair project, writing a class report, or just looking for general information on a topic it is a good idea to become familiar with the basic practices of conducting research. Among all my Christmas memories – whether of a special gift I received or of a favorite dish at dinner - it was my parents and my sisters who made Christmas special. Christmas was a meaningful time of year because I celebrated it with the people I loved, and who loved me. Topic Identification To get the most out of a research project, it is important that the researcher has an interest in the topic and/or finds it relevant to his/her life. In addition to identifying the topic, a list of key words and phrases related to the topic should For some, the holidays are a difficult time. The parents also be developed. of a son or daughter serving abroad, the person who just Research Plan received a grim diagnosis, or the family who recently lost A research plan outlines what questions need to be a loved one may not be looking forward to Christmas addressed as information related to the topic is gathered. this year. This season, remember others like that. Do what you can for the sick and the poor and the lonely. Go A concept map or a list with the various questions to address can serve as the plan. Consider developing questions Christmas caroling at the nursing home, invite somearound these ‘question words’: what/who, when, where, one new over for Christmas dinner, call that friend you haven’t heard from in a while or give to a family in need. how, why, which, and does. For more information on develAs my parents taught me, at Christmastime you don’t just oping a research plan look at Science Buddies’ Science Fair show up to the concert to hear the music. You’re there to Project Background Research Plan page. show that you care. Reference Credibility A variety of considerations should be taken when choosMerry Christmas. ing sources of information for research. Ideally references should: •Come from a trustworthy source. A trustworthy source is one that is unbiased and provides information that can be backed by evidence. Most books and journals can be considered credible; however, be sure to check to ensure the publisher and funders are ones that can be trusted to provide unbiased information. Web sites and information found online can be harder to assess. Be sure to look closely at the web address, the author, and citations that they provide. •Not be ‘too old’. "Katherine is well prepared for this role," said Donna It is important that the information being gathered is Bittiker, SDSU Extension State 4-H Program Director. timely. The definition of timely is fluid and based on the field "She brings experience from her previous position as a 4-H Youth Program Advisor with SDSU Extension as well of study at hand. Some fields are changing so fast that information gathered a few months ago becomes dated quickly as her prior experiences leading youth camping proand may no longer be relevant today; while in another field, grams in other states." information from five years or more is still applicable. If there is a question about a source being dated, look to see if Prior to joining SDSU Extension in 2016, Jaeger's career centered around providing outdoors and natural a more recent piece of literature exists. •Cite sources of information. resource programming to youth. Jaeger has a Master's A credible source of information will provide citations Degree in Natural Resource Science and Environmental for the ideas and concepts that are being presented. In adManagement from the University of Minnesota. dition to providing credibility to the information, the presence of citations show the author is a responsible scholar. "I worked for three different outdoor learning centScholars have a responsibility to acknowledge the informaers which focused on the outdoors and taught mostly tion and ideas that are based upon another scholar’s work. upper elementary and middle school students about For more information on assessing the credibility of the environment, ecology, herpetology - basically the references take a look at this Step-by-Step Guide & Research world around them," she said. "I am excited to be able Rescue: Evaluating Credibility by BYU Library. to impact youth across this state on a topic I am very passionate about." Reference Citation It is important that as research is conducted that ALL Courtesy of iGrow. As the new SDSU Extension Youth sources are tracked. A bibliography should be developed Outdoor Education Field Specialist, Katherine Jaeger with the source information. The format of this bibliography will develop and provide programming to actively is dependent on the project requirements, so be sure to look involve youth in the outdoors - from camping, hiking, conservation to resource management and much more. into what type of format (APA, MLA, or other) is needed. For information on the various citation formats, visit the SDSU Hilton M. Briggs Library’s Cite Your Sources page. Encouraging S.D. Youth to Engage in the Outdoors BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakota's outdoors are filled with opportunities for youth to explore, experience and engage with nature. As the new SDSU Extension Youth Outdoor Education Field Specialist, Katherine Jaeger will develop and provide programming to actively involve youth in the outdoors - from camping, hiking, conservation to resource management and much more. "The choices we make everyday impact the natural world," explains Jaeger, who previously served as the SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Lincoln County. "Youth are the next generation's stewards of conservation. If we start them young, by providing education on and experiences with nature and the outdoors, no matter what career field they choose to go into - it can have a positive impact on their choices." In her new role, Jaeger will also develop and deliver 4-H Youth Development camping programs; assist with 4-H Shooting Sports programs and events; and partner with community organizations to develop and deliver materials, resources and training focused on engaging and connecting youth to outdoors activities and natural resources education. Broad casteronline .com If You Read This... You Know Advertising Pays! 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