Lesson
Grades
- 9
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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...
Environments & Habitats
There are distinct environment and habitats that support different types of plants and animals.
Lesson
Grades
- 9
- 10
Biology I Student will analyze quantitative data using South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species Inventory Data Base as well as the South Carolina Bat...
Video
Grades
- Kindergarten
- 1
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- 7
- 9
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Getting their name from their burrowing behavior, gopher tortoises play a vital role as a keystone species in the sandhills ecosystem they call home. It’s here that we will see why these creatures...
Video
Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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Much of the forested land in the Southeast is privately owned. Today, many landowners harvest their trees sustainably, preserving habitat for animals of all kinds, including the world’s most beautiful...
Video
Grades
- 3
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- 7
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Daufuskie Island is South Carolina's southernmost inhabited sea island. To this day, much of the island remains undeveloped - maintaining its rich history and natural beauty.
Video
Grades
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 7
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- 9
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In our first episode of What’s Wild, we’re traveling to the Sandhills and checking out the Red Cockaded Woodpecker! Let’s see how this threatened bird species adapts to life in this unique ecosystem...
Video
Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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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...
Document
Grades
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
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...
Document
Grades
- 6
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- 9
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...
Video
Grades
- 6
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Episode
4
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.