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View Current Programs
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History Programs
(All programs last 1 hour)
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 Child's Life
What does the slaughtering of animals for food during the winter have to do with making candles? Your students will find out in this program that tells of the every day life of children 200 years ago. Day to day work of times past involved the entire family. Children often spent time alongside adults doing the same work. Students will learn more about this and take home a hand-dipped candle. PLEASE BRING A BOX TO TAKE CANDLES BACK TO THE CLASS. Please have students with long hair bring something to hold hair back.
ALL GRADES
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History in a Sandbox
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Lunch Box Sort
Students will learn the importance of the 3Rs - recycling, reducing and reusing - to protect the environment. After a classroom session, students will be able to recycle their lunch trash (under teacher supervision) at the picnic shelter. Remember this is a trash-free park, so what you bring in, you must take out (even if it is recyclable!) Find the Trash
ALL GRADES.
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Stony Landing House Tour
Have you always wondered what's inside the big house on the hill? Here is your chance to go inside the house that was built circa 1843. Look for the old fashioned bathroom or the way people used to sleep. Students will answer questions about the house.
ALL GRADES - (May not be available if rented.). Click here to see Standards.
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Who, What, When, Where, Why
America's first canal was built here in South Carolina, connecting the Cooper and Santee Rivers. Students will learn the history of the canal from lock construction and operation to the important jobs that were needed to build and run this vital 19th century canal.
Grades 2 and up.
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Environmental Education Programs
(All programs last 1 hour)
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Happy Herpetologists
Using our live collection, we will take a look at the common reptiles and amphibians of the Old Santee Canal Park. This class provides students a unique, hands-on experience into the world of "creepy, crawly things." We will compare and contrast reptiles & amphibians, then discuss specific traits and characteristics of these animals that you may find in your own backyard!
ALL GRADES
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Click here to see how we meet State Science Standards.
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Incredible Insects
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Winged Wonders
Raptors, song birds, wading birds, and waterfowl are just a few types of birds that call the park home. In this class, we will take a look at the many features these birds exhibit. From bills to legs to feathers, we will explore the different functions that make the world of birds so diverse. A small walk along the swamp boardwalk and several activities reinforce this newfound knowledge.
ALL GRADES
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Click here to see how we meet State Science Standards.
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Roots to Branches
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Swamp Things
Swamps are often depicted as foggy, mosquito-ridden, water wastelands; this could not be further from the truth. In this class, we will dive (figuratively speaking) headfirst into Biggin Swamp to discover another world teeming with life below the surface of its waters. From the plants to insects to plankton, we will learn the valuable roles in this fragile ecosystem. Join us for this myth busting look at our swamp. ALL GRADES
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Home Sweet Biome
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Weather Watchers - NEW FOR 2008!
New for the '08-'09 School Year!
We are excited to offer a brand new class at the Park. Our Weather Watchers will meet standards at most grade levels. We will learn the importance of seasons, clouds, water cycle, etc. all while using appropriate terminology and engaging students in interactive, fun activities.
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Teacher Led Activities
There are several teacher supervised activities your class may wish to engage in while they are not participating in a scheduled program. If you are interested in any of these programs, please inform the education staff when making reservations.
Berkeley Museum
Scavenger Hunt grades
Boardwalk Tour
Cave Theater Films
- Snakes' Tale - 20 minutes
- Red Cockaded Woodpecker - 12 minutes
- Swamp Dragon - 9 minutes
- Fabulous Wetlands - 8 minutes
Main Theater Films
- History of the Santee Canal: America's First Superhighway - 27 minutes
- Canals West - 17 minutes
- Pushing Back the Darkness: The Story of Santee Cooper - 27 minutes
- Silent Witness: Protecting American Indian Archeological Heritage - 30 minutes
Scavenger Hunts
South Carolina State Seals and Symbols in the Little David Children's Garden
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Visit the Gift Shop
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