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This lesson will explore the ecosystems of South Carolina’s barrier islands, focusing on the bobcat as an apex predator and the conservation efforts being made to protect its population. Students will...
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The Coastal Plain of South Carolina is an ecologically rich landscape stretching from the inland sandhills to the coastal marshes along the Atlantic Ocean. This vast expanse, characterized by its flat...
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Did you know Bobcats can be found on Kiawah Island? Every year Wildlife Management of the Town of Kiawah Island conducts research on their local bobcat population by catching them with live animal...
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Third grade students will construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can thrive, struggle to survive, or fail to survive by researching armadillos.
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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Take an engaging look at raccoons, focusing on their behavior, physical characteristics, and adaptability. It highlights how these clever, nocturnal mammals thrive in various environments, including...
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Take an in-depth look at bryozoans, a group of tiny, colonial aquatic animals that thrive in freshwater environments. It explores their unique characteristics, habitat, and role in the ecosystem...