Lower Richland, Part 1 - Early History And Congaree Swamp | Palmetto Places

In this first segment, Joanna Angle discusses the early history of Lower Richland, South Carolina.

The vast swampland, which originally stretched across much of the Southeastern United States, was slashed and burned beyond recognition, due to development. A piece of this swampland, known as the Congaree Swamp, still exists today, and is protected by the National Park System. Martha Bogle, the superintendent of the Congaree Swamp National Monument, joins to discuss the preservation of this historic “old growth” area. This park features a diverse array of plant and animal life, along with walking trails, canoeing, and fishing. 

Standards

• This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban areas within South Carolina.
  • 1.G.4 Describe and compare various landforms within South Carolina through the use of primary and secondary sources.
• Global citizenship begins with the initial understanding of Earth’s major features and how geographic information is used to learn about those features.
  • This indicator prompts students to inquire about spatial hierarchies (i.e., scale) to understand connections between Earth’s systems. Political features include cities, states, and countries. Physical features include forests, mountains, oceans,...
• This indicator prompts students to inquire about the distribution of landforms, climates, and biomes around the world.
  • 3.2.2.ER Identify and analyze the ways people interact with the physical environment in different regions of the state, the country, and the world.