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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Imagine your student as a world famous archaeologist! Students will be introduced to basic archaeological thinking while participating in various hands-on activities and games. Students will learn more about what happened at the park long ago.
Grades 2 and up.

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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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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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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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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.

Travel around the world in one hour, as we visit deserts, freshwater lakes, arctic tundra, and the other major communities of the world, referred to as biomes. We will examine the land, plants, animals, and weather that characterize these important areas.  We will also take a look at how humans are affecting these sensitive places.

ALL GRADES

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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