Dec. 2, 2019

This paid piece is sponsored by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation.

The cafeteria at Dell Rapids Middle School cooked up something different recently when fifth-graders, business representatives and educators put on a one-of-a-kind STEM lesson.

The effort, led and coordinated by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, brought together partners Gage Brothers Concrete Products and Journey Group for a lesson that included a hands-on look at how cement becomes concrete.

Along the way, students learned about science- and math-related concepts and the careers they might pursue in related industries.

Here’s a look at how the activity came together:

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