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Explore South Carolina

Learn about South Carolina. You may be surprised at what you'll find!  

In addition to the topics below, you can also delve into South Carolina's history by visiting the Social Studies section.

Public schools observe John C. Calhoun's birthday, March 18, as South Carolina Day. 

 

Within this Collection

Collection About South Carolina
About South Carolina
Collection Agriculture
Agriculture
Collection Business & Industry Today
Business & Industry Today
Collection Education
Education
Collection Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
Collection Habitats
Habitats
Collection Music
Music
Collection National Great Outdoors Month
National Great Outdoors Month

National Great Outdoors Month is celebrated in June and serves as a reminder to enjoy and appreciate our state parks and wildlife refuges. This observation, begun in 1998, encourages us to explore our parks and...

Collection National Peach Month
National Peach Month

South Carolina is second in the nation in peach production.

Collection Places to Visit in S.C.
Places to Visit in S.C.
Collection Religion
Religion
Collection S.C. State Symbols
S.C. State Symbols
Collection Towns & Cities
Towns & Cities
Collection Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts
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Carrick Creek: Glossary | RiverVenture

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Carrick Creek: Glossary | RiverVenture
A abrasion: the process of scraping or wearing something away abundant: having large amounts of something accumulation: the process of gathering something over time acidic: describes substances that...
Carrick Creek | RiverVenture

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Carrick Creek | RiverVenture
This mountain stream is nestled in the Blue Ridge Escarpment of South Carolina. Carrick Creek flows within the Saluda watershed, the beginning of a river journey moving water from the mountains to the...
State House Analysis | From the Sky

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State House Analysis | From the Sky
Students will use 2 videos and another website to research the South Carolina State House. They will use information learned to analyze a prompt.
Carrick Creek: Glossary | RiverVenture Condensation and Hydrolysis | RiverVenture

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Condensation and Hydrolysis | RiverVenture
The first reaction shown is a condensation reaction. Two molecules combine with the loss of a water molecule (blue and orange). The second reaction is a hydrolysis reaction. A molecule is cleaved by...
Hunting Island | From the Sky

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Hunting Island | From the Sky
On the southern tip of South Carolina lies one of the most unique ecosystems with diverse wildlife and variety of landscapes. Peaceful Beaches, swampy marshlands, and coastal forests stretch across...
Sandhills | From the Sky

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Sandhills | From the Sky
Between South Carolina’s piedmont and coastal plain, there lies a unique and ancient geographic... the Sandhills. Formed over a hundred million years ago, the sandhills are the result of prehistoric...
Brookgreen Gardens | From the Sky

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Brookgreen Gardens | From the Sky
Near the northern coastline of South Carolina, just south of Murrells Inlet is an outdoor sanctuary that is like no place else in the world. Brookgreen Gardens is affectionately called the Floral...
Ruins | From the Sky

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Ruins | From the Sky
There are countless abandoned buildings and relics scattered across South Carolina. Some however, offer more than just a glimpse into the past. Accounts of strange phenomena have forever been...
Highway 81 | From the Sky

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Highway 81 | From the Sky
There are over 41,000 miles of road in South Carolina. Like veins in a body’s circulatory system, they connect the busy cities and small towns to each other, each serving a vital role throughout our...
Charleston Tea Garden | From the Sky

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Charleston Tea Garden | From the Sky
With over 25,000 farms and 4 million acres farmland in South Carolina, agriculture is the number one industry in the state. Corn, Cotton, and Soybeans are some of the top commodities but there’s only...
City of Columbia | From the Sky

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City of Columbia | From the Sky
The city of Columbia is not just at the geographical center of the state, it's also at the center of governmental and commercial activity. Affectionately known as Soda City, Columbia is well known for...
Sassafras Mountain | From the Sky

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Sassafras Mountain | From the Sky
Located along the South Carolina - North Carolina border in Pickens County and towering over 3,500 feet, Sassafras Mountain is the highest point in the state of South Carolina.
City of Columbia Video Questions | From The Sky Charleston Harbor | From the Sky

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Charleston Harbor | From the Sky
When it comes to South Carolina history, there are few places that are as significant as Charleston Harbor. Through the centuries, the harbor has experienced a wave of transformation, leaving bits of...
City of Columbia Video Questions | From The Sky Lake Jocassee | From the Sky

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Lake Jocassee | From the Sky
The enchanting peaks and serene basins of Lake Jocassee are unlike anything else in South Carolina! And they can best be seen...From the Sky! Fly over the 75,000-acre reservoir that is commonly known...
3D VR - The Columbia Museum of Art | Let's Go!

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3D VR - The Columbia Museum of Art | Let's Go!
The Columbia Museum of Art sparks powerful connections through art from around the corner and around the world in an environment that is welcoming to all. Click play to view the tour on your device
The Catawba Cultural Center | Let's Go!

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The Catawba Cultural Center | Let's Go!
At the Catawba Cultural Center visitors can learn about many important aspects of the traditions of the Catawba people. The museum includes various displays on the tribe's important chiefs, the unique...