3-5: COMMUNITIES
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  Overview
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  Post-Visit Activities
  Resources
  Kids' Fun Stuff!



Overview : Communities

Welcome to the South Carolina Aquarium Online Curriculum for Third-Fifth Grades. The theme for this grade group is "Communities"; all activities presented here teach concepts that build on this theme. These activities are intended for third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers. All activities are based upon South Carolina State Science Standards, and each activity contains procedures, materials lists, standards addressed, assessments, background information and resource lists. The following is a list of the information available on this site:

  • Overview: Third-Fifth Grade Online Learning Curriculum Homepage
  • Pre-Visit Activities: Each of these activities covers a different concept related to communities. Together they form a comprehensive unit that will prepare students for their visit to the Aquarium.
  • Visit the Aquarium: An overview of the activities third-fifth grade students will be participating in at the Aquarium who are visiting as part of the Structured School Program.
  • Post-Visit Activity: An activity that synthesizes the students learning by involving them in conserving local wildlife communities.
  • Resources:
    • Glossary: Definitions of key terms used in this curriculum.
    • Connections: Other curricula and fieldtrip destinations that can be extensions for both this curriculum and/or a visit to the Aquarium.
  • Kids' Fun Stuff!: Fun, online activities for students that will reinforce concepts taught in the curriculum.
One of the advantages of an online curriculum is the ability for us to easily make changes to suit your needs. If you have ideas, comments or suggestions as you use this curriculum, please take the time to fill out the online evaluation form and send us your comments. To access the evaluation form, click here.