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When it rains, water either soaks into the ground or flows downhill into small streams and ponds and then into a larger body of water, like a river, lake, or ocean. A watershed is an area of land...Earth's Natural Resources
Earth is made of different material, including rocks, sand, soil and water. Natural resources are things that people use that come from Earth like land, water, air and trees. These natural resources can be conserved using ideas like reducing trash, recycling and replanting trees.
Where Does Litter Come From? | Making It Grow
Swamps | From the Sky
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Most swamps in South Carolina are found on the coastal plain, a region covering 20,000 square miles between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sandhills. A common type of swamp in this area are known as...
Web of Water Learning Activity
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The Web of Water documentary is a wonderful companion to the site's content. Edited as a half-hour broadcast program, the video covers Ian's complete adventure from the mountains to the sea, and...
Sea Change Learning Activity
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Patrick McMillan takes viewers from the sands of Hunting Island State Park to other communities along coastal South Carolina and Georgia, exploring diverse perspectives on the impact of sea level rise...
Riverbanks Roundup: Eco Adventure with Philippe Cousteau Learning Activity
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In this special program, Cousteau shares his passion for conservation and passes on the power to make a positive difference to Zoo Teens and South Carolina kids. As a member of the legendary family...
The Ring People
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12,000 years ago, the beach was 70 miles from Charleston. Visit the modern-day salt marsh - one of the most important ecosystems on the planet.
The Ring People
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Fig island is the largest most complex shell structure known. It’s a trio of rings constructed with oyster shell by American Indians some 4,000 years ago. Fig Island has National Landmark status. Now...
The Barrier Island | Archaeo-Tech | SCDNR
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The shifting sands of the barrier island hold one of the most important ecosystems on the planet.
Threats of the Marsh | The Salt Marsh
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Pesticides, manure, and fertilizers run off farm fields and enter the food chain of the marsh. Chemicals from factories are also added to the rivers and end up downstream in the salt marsh, where they...