What's Wild

Experience the wonder! Explore the spectacular! “What’s Wild” features South Carolina’s rarest wildlife and the amazing people who protect them.
Conserving the Gopher Tortoise
Conserving the Gopher Tortoise

Lesson

High school Biology students will understand the ecological importance of turtles and tortoises, focusing on the gopher tortoise as a keystone species in the sandhills ecosystem of South Carolina...

Creating Change
Creating Change

Lesson

Title of Lesson: Creating Change- High School Biology B-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem health. Students will...

Acting like Ants
Acting like Ants

Lesson

This lesson is written for first grade science students. It meets the performance expectations for the South Carolina College- and Career- Ready Science Standards 2021: 1-LS1-1. Use materials to...

Spider Lily Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
Spider Lily Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

Interactive

The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that requires a special environment to thrive. Unfortunately...
Coastal Birds Trivia Quiz | What's wild
Coastal Birds Trivia Quiz | What's wild

Interactive

South Carolina's 187 miles of coastline offer a diverse array of ecosystems and habitats. A fascinating tapestry of bird life flourishes in this abundant and vibrant habitat, but not without its own...
Bats Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild
Bats Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild

Document

South Carolina is home to an astonishing array of bat species. As silent guardians of the night, they play a pivotal role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and providing a natural pest control...