Coastal Kingdom Classroom

Host Tony Mills and cinematographer Rob Lewis guide viewers through the diverse ecosystems of the South Carolina Lowcountry with unique perspective on the region’s rich wildlife and habitats.

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Exploring How Animals Work Together: Dolphins in a Salt Marsh | Coastal Kingdom

Lesson

Grades: 3

This lesson explores why animals form groups, discussing how working together helps them find food, defend themselves, and even raise young. We'll learn about the benefits of group living and see how...

Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns with Kingsnakes | Coastal Kingdom

Lesson

Grades: 3

Students observe patterns of forms and events to guide organization and classification. Patterns prompt student questions about factors that influence cause and effect relationships and are useful as...

Raccoon | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Take an engaging look at raccoons, focusing on their behavior, physical characteristics, and adaptability. It highlights how these clever, nocturnal mammals thrive in various environments, including...

Freshwater Bryozoan | Coastal Kingdom

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Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Take an in-depth look at bryozoans, a group of tiny, colonial aquatic animals that thrive in freshwater environments. It explores their unique characteristics, habitat, and role in the ecosystem...

Live Oak Tree | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Explore the live oak tree, a prominent and iconic species in coastal environments. It highlights the tree's distinctive features, such as its broad canopy and rugged bark, and discusses its ecological...

Yellow Rat Snake | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Coastal Kingdom offers an insight into the yellow rat snake, highlighting its distinctive yellow coloration and patterns. It covers the snake's behavior, habitat preferences, and ecological role in...

Adult Corn Snake | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Discover the fascinating world of the adult corn snake in this educational video from Coastal Kingdom. Learn about the corn snake's unique characteristics, natural habitat, and behavior. Perfect for...

Armadillo Surprise | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Join Coastal Kingdom for an engaging look at the armadillo in this captivating video. Explore the armadillo’s distinctive features, behavior, and role in its ecosystem

Kingsnake In Field Research | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Join Tony on a field research expedition to study Kingsnakes in their coastal habitat. See how scientist observe and learn about these snakes' behavior and their role in the ecosystem

Baby Alligators | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Explore the world of baby alligators! See how they look, behave, and start their journey in the wild.

Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Meet the yellow-bellied slider turtle in this Coastal Kingdom video. Explore its distinctive yellow underside and olive-green shell, learn about its habitat preferences in freshwater environments, and...

White Shrimp, Salt Marsh | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Dive into the life of the white shrimp, a key species in salt marsh ecosystems. It covers their physical characteristics, behaviors, and ecological importance, including their role in the food web and...

Kingsnake | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Discover the Kingsnake in its natural habitat along the coastal regions in this captivating video. Watch as it moves gracefully and displays its unique patterns and behaviors. Learn about its role in...

Crayfish Trap Check | Coastal Kingdom

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Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Explore crayfish and their habitats!

Crayfish Trap Setting | Coastal Kingdom

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Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Host Tony Mills shows us how to set a crayfish trap and discovers a unique phenomenon on his journey.

Crayfish Trap Building | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Learn how to build a crayfish trap in this step-by-step guide. This video covers the materials and techniques needed for a successful trap.

Blue Crab Snare Part 1 | Coastal Kingdom

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Learn the basics of catching blue crabs with a snare in this step-by-step guide. This video covers essential tips and techniques for successful crabbing.

Kingsnake Data Sheet | Coastal Kingdom

Document

Data from kingsnake release, Coastal Kingdom

Kingsnake Journal Entry | Coastal Kingdom

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Grades: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Tony Mills journal entry about kingsnake identification and release.

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