Composition of Earth

The Earth's interior is divided into a solid inner core, a liquid outer core, a solid (but flowing) mantle and solid crust. Because Earth's processes are dynamic and interactive in nature, the surface of the Earth is constantly changing. 
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Lake Jocassee | Carolina Snaps

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Lake Jocassee is a 75,000-acre reservoir outside of Salem, South Carolina and is considered the jewel of the Appalachian Mountains.
Where Does Litter Come From? | Making It Grow

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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...
Maps and Landforms
Maps and Landforms

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The students will learn about maps and landforms and why they are important.

Lake Baikal Scientific Expedition | 27:Fifty (1992)
Episode 2

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Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, is the largest lake in the world, containing around 20% of the world’s fresh water alone! Dr. Doug Williams of the University of South Carolina, who is collaborating...
Henry's Knob | 27:Fifty (1992)
Episode 3

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Producer Brady Brandwood, of York County, South Carolina, believes there is beauty to be found in an abandoned strip mine. Henry’s Knob has experienced environmental changes over the years, and those...
Sandy Island (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 2

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Jim and Rudy discuss the composition of the sand dunes on Sandy Island, and how wind and water have shifted the dunes over time. The waters between these slopes make perfect hunting ground for local...
Plates & Quakes: Earthquakes | Standard Deviants TV

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This award-winning, multi-curricula series digests and dissects subjects ranging from Shakespeare to Spanish and the Internet. This updated approach to learning appeals to teens and is anything but...