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Dive into the life of the white shrimp, a key species in salt marsh ecosystems. It covers their physical characteristics, behaviors, and ecological importance, including their role in the food web and...Coastal Kingdom Classroom
Host Tony Mills and cinematographer Rob Lewis guide viewers through the diverse ecosystems of the South Carolina Lowcountry with unique perspective on the region’s rich wildlife and habitats.
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White Shrimp, Salt Marsh | Coastal Kingdom
Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle | Coastal Kingdom
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Meet the yellow-bellied slider turtle in this Coastal Kingdom video. Explore its distinctive yellow underside and olive-green shell, learn about its habitat preferences in freshwater environments, and...
Yellow Rat Snake | Coastal Kingdom
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Coastal Kingdom offers an insight into the yellow rat snake, highlighting its distinctive yellow coloration and patterns. It covers the snake's behavior, habitat preferences, and ecological role in...
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns with Kingsnakes | Coastal Kingdom
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Students observe patterns of forms and events to guide organization and classification. Patterns prompt student questions about factors that influence cause and effect relationships and are useful as...
Exploring Freshwater Bryozoans: Adaptations and Reproduction
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Students will explore the unique adaptations and reproductive strategies of freshwater bryozoans through hands-on activities, group discussions, and research. They will engage with live specimens...
Exploring How Animals Work Together: Dolphins in a Salt Marsh | Coastal Kingdom
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This lesson explores why animals form groups, discussing how working together helps them find food, defend themselves, and even raise young. We'll learn about the benefits of group living and see how...
Exploring How Baby Alligators Use Traits to Survive | Coastal Kingdom
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This science lesson leverages student curiosity about baby alligators to introduce the concept of adaptations. Through video observation and group discussions, students will explore the relationship...
Exploring the Needs of Plants and Animals in a Salt Marsh | Coastal Kingdom
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We'll explore how plants and animals in a salt marsh depend on each other to survive and create a balanced system.
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