Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!
Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.
This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.
Observed annually on November 15, this is a day on which the EPA encourages and promotes recycling efforts. Be sure to check with local recycling providers to be certain that items placed in your recycling bin are...
This holiday encourages people to plant a flower in honor of the vital role flowers play in our ecosystems, history, religion, traditions and inspiration.
These creatures contribute to pollenating our crops which supply us food and energy.
The United Nations General Assembly declared May 20th as World Bee Day to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy.
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Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Learn how world events affect supply and demand for petroleum; • Explore why it is important for South Carolinians to use alternative fuels; and • Make...
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Upon completing this lesson the students will identify ways to help conserve energy and water usage.
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Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Examine how controlling solar radiation can improve energy efficiency; • Discuss home design for energy efficiency; and • Create their own home design...
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Upon completing this lesson, students will interpret charts, graphs, and illustrations to discover the story of power in South Carolina.
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Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Measure the amount of solar heat that comes from the sun; and • Describe ways this energy can be used to help reduce our dependence on traditional...
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Upon completing this lesson the students will: • Understand energy forms and sources; • Distinguish between conductors and insulators of heat transfer; • Recognize and compare insulation values of...
The mission of the Energy Office is to advance South Carolina’s energy strategy and policy through education and outreach. These lessons align with the South Carolina Science Standards and indicate the grade level...
CNN’s John King hosts an expert panel as they examine the challenges and impacts of climate change.
Discover the impact of sea level rise on the Eastern Seaboard.
The creation of Congaree Swamp Stories coincided with the release of the Ken Burns’ film series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.
Saving Sandy Island is a documentary about the struggle to save an exceptional South Carolina island and its Gullah community from development.
Environmental Ed consists of five-minute, fast-paced programs that challenge students with facts, stories, investigations, questions, and Eco-quests to "leave no friend inside and carefully walk upon the earth."
Topics include oil leaks, greenhouse effect, renewable resources, packaging and styrofoam.
A Natural State explores how people express a love for nature by shaping, twisting, carving, and weaving materials collected from the landscape.
Take a virtual field trip to a South Carolina cove forest and a salt marsh. These virtual field trips were produced in collaboration between Clemson University's SC LIFE Project and South Carolina ETV. The virtual...
