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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.).
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Which Way do I Go?
How would be the best way to get your cotton - by land, river or canal? This unique game will help your students determine which route is the best one. Your students will learn some of the history of the Santee Canal as well as other interesting South Carolina History facts.
Grades 2 and up.
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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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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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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
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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The Sustainability Series
(All programs last 1 hour)
The Sustainability Series is an exciting, fun, and pioneering new program that gets at the heart of our educational philosophy. The Sustainability Series links students to their community, thus creating a more positive, invested and empowering learning experience. Informative, engaging, and hands-on, these classes meet state standards and are the perfect complement to your classroom curriculum. The two main aspects of the Sustainability Series are Park-led Classes and Teacher Outreach.
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Animal Adaptations and Roles
Why are there not elephants in the swamp? Can a lizard survive in the arctic? This class will look at the roles and adaptations that animals have in their specific environment. We will also look at the roles in our lives and communities and link these natural roles to our own roles at the community and global level.
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Energy Conservation
This class examines how energy is cycled through the natural world. Food webs, animal behaviors and other natural processes will be examined with hands-on materials and activiites. A look at current energy conservation issues will also be discussed.
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Habitats
This class will discuss the four essential elements that all living things need in order to survive; food, water, air and shelter. We will look at specific examples of local habitats in the natural world, as well as discuss what humans need in our habitat, and what we can do to maintain it.
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Pollution/Waste
Take a closer look at pollution and waste issues. How is pollution/waste generated and disposed of in the natural world? What lessons can we learn from nature's zero waste? This class takes a look at local pollution issues witha discussion on possible solutions based on examples from the natural world.
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Water Cycle
Take an in depth look at the flow of water on our planet. We will not only study the natural processes of water in the cycle, but will also discuss water issues and how water affects and is affected by humans. This innovative class addresses one of the world's most pressing environmental and economic issues.
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Teacher Collaborations
We are here to offer ideas and insights to help teachers integrate sustainability into their curriculum year round. Collaborations will decide activities, educational approaches, and other ideas that the teacher can lead in the classroom. This one-to-one outreach program will build on your curriculum, and help you to integrate sustainability into your classroom. Activities, educational approaches, and specific lessons will be provided based on your needs and interests.
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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
Special Exhibits for 2012 from SC State Museum
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- Looking In: Earth from Space Exhibit
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 -
Visit the Gift Shop
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