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Students build model beaches and use waves to simulate coastal erosion, observing how it disturbs and destroys archaeological sites. They then explore engineering solutions to reduce erosion and...
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Students design a mock archaeological site and simulate a survey using punch holes to represent shovel test pits. They then discuss the limitations of this method and explore how geophysics offers a...
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Students explore the concept of radioactive decay and half-life through a penny-flipping activity, then learn how this principle is used in radiocarbon dating to estimate the age of ancient organic...
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Students build a miniature landscape in a sandbox and use tools to measure elevations at various points. By converting these measurements and coloring a graph, they create a 2D elevation model similar...
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Host Tony Mills shows us how to set a crayfish trap and discovers a unique phenomenon on his journey.
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Learn how to build a crayfish trap in this step-by-step guide. This video covers the materials and techniques needed for a successful trap.
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Learn how the installation of shades help regulate indoor temperatures, minimizing the need for artificial lighting and HVAC systems. South Carolina ETV collaborated with the South Carolina Energy...
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Learn how a window covering can help minimizes thermal energy transfer. South Carolina ETV teamed up with the South Carolina Energy Office to make our workplace more efficient-- energy efficient. By...
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