Teacher
Reference Books
Cvancara, Alan M. A Field Manual For The Amateur Geologist:
Tools and Activities for Exploring Our Planet, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York,1995.
This field guide contains information on the physical
environment.
Kovacik,
Charles F. and John J. Winberry. South Carolina: the
Making of a Landscape, University of South Carolina
Press, Columbia, 1989.
This wonderful reference book provides information on
the abiotic factors that determine the habitats of South
Carolina.
Murphy,
Carolyn Hanna. Carolina Rocks!: The Geology of South
Carolina, Sandlapper Publishing Co., Inc., Orangeburg,
1995.
Information on the geology, topography and formation of
all of the regions in South Carolina.
Plummer,
Charles C. and David McGeary. Physical Geology, Wm.
C. Brown Publishers, Iowa, 1991.
Though admittedly college textbooks are often a little
too dry and in-depth, with their text, photographs and
illustrations they are often the best resources for finding
information on a particular subject. This college textbook
is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to know more
about geology.
Watercourse
Publications: Discover Ground Water & Springs,
Conserve Water, Big Rivers, and the Water Story, The
Watercourse, Montana.
These publications provide information and games on a
variety of topics. For additional information visit www.montana.edu/wwwwater
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Teacher
Reference Websites
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Environmental Education
http://www.cbf.org/education/index.htm
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has put together an
exemplary watershed protection program that encompasses
many states. This site includes information on what they
have done in this program as well as curricula and other
education related items.
EPA’S
Environmental Education Center
www.epa.gov/teacher
Provides information on water and watersheds and links to
other sites.
EPA
Office of Water: Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
www.epa.gov/owow/
Provides information on watersheds, wetlands, water quality
plus much more.
South
Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control:
Bureau of Water
www.scdhec.net/water
This site offers information on drinking water, water
pollution control, watersheds plus much more.
Southern
Appalachian Watershed Conservation Clearinghouse
http://sunsite.utk.edu/samab/proj/watershed.html
This site offers links to a number of websites related
to watershed conservation in the Southeastern United States.
Surf
Your Watershed: A Service to Help You Locate, Use, and
Share Environmental Information About Your Place
www.epa.gov/surf
This site allows you to learn specific information related
to the watershed your town is located in.
U.S.
Geological Survey
www.usgs.gov/
This site offers valuable earth science information
on a variety of topics.
Water
Science for Schools
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/
Background
information on water and watersheds is provided on this
site.
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Student
Reference Books
Eyewitness Books: Earth, Susanna Van Rose. Dorling
Kindersley, London, 1994.
These very attractive books use photographs, illustrations
and text to teach the reader about the earth.
Haslam,
Andrew. Make It Work! Rivers, World Book Inc./
Two-Can, Hong Kong, 1996.
Readers will explore the rivers of the world and determine
how they affect Earth.
Levete,
Sarah. Closer Look At: Rivers and Lakes, Copper
Beech Books, Connecticut,1999.
This book uses photographs, illustrations and text to
teach the reader about rivers and lakes.
Taylor,
Barbara. Earth Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Our
Planet, Henry Holt and Company, New York, 1997.
This book uses photographs, illustrations and text to
teach the reader about the earth.
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Curricula
JASON Project
The JASON Project is an interdisciplinary curriculum for
K-12 teachers focusing on the geology, climate, biology
and biodiversity of specific regions in the world. The activities cover a broad range of topics. For information
on signing up for workshops, call Karen Talbert at (803)
738-1876.
For more information click on www.jasonproject.org
SC
MAPS
SC MAPS is a standards-based interdisciplinary curriculum
for middle school teachers that focus on the geology of
the five regions of South Carolina using aerial photographs,
images and topographic maps. For information on signing
up for workshops call (864) 656-1560.
For more information visit the website at www.ces.clemson.edu/scmaps
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Field
Trip Sites
South Carolina's Ecoregions
Each of South Carolina's ecoregions contains many
parks and preserved land that make watersheds accessible
to school groups. Below is listed one example from each
region.
Mountains
Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area (Jones Gap and
Caesars Head State Natural Areas) - The Mountain Bridge
Wilderness Area covers more than 10,000 acres of exceptional
mountain habitat including Jones Gap and Caesars Head
state parks. Education at this site strives to foster
an understanding and appreciation of the Mountain Bridge,
the Southern Appalachian Mountains and the Blue Ridge
Escarpment. Through expert instruction and hands-on field
experiences, students can investigate the ecology, hydrology
and geology of the area. (Greenville County - Caesars
Head 864.836.6115; Jones Gap 864.836.3647)
Piedmont
Landsford Canal State Park – Offers teachers
activities to use to guide their students investigations
of the unique natural communities found in and near the
rocky shoals of the Catawba River. Students will explore
uniquely adapted plants and animals while investigating
the geology and natural communities found in this area
of the Catawba River. (Chester and Lancaster counties
- 803.789.5800)
Sandhills
Sandhills State Forest – Located near Cheraw,
this state forest showcases the wildlife communities that
have developed on land that once were prehistoric sand
dunes. Though the forest does not have structured education
programs available, arrangements can be made for foresters
to speak with school groups. The forest is open seven
days a week. For more information call (843) 498-6478
or click on www.state.sc.us/forest.
Coastal
Plain
Cypress Gardens – Cypress Gardens is
a preserved blackwater swamp habitat located between Goose
Creek and Moncks Corner. Trails, boats, a butterfly garden
and freshwater aquariums can all be found here. The garden
is opened seven days a week and offers environmental education
programs for school groups. For more information call
(843) 553-0515.
Coast
ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve
– This reserve, located between Edisto Beach and Hunting
Island, contains 12,000 acres of tidal marshes and estuarine
waters. The area is rich in wildlife: fish, crustaceans,
birds and even mammals can all be found here. Boat tours
are available through this area for high school and college
students. For more information call (843) 762-5032.
Ocean
Huntington Beach State Park – With its
marshes, maritime forest and beach, the educational focus
of Huntington Beach will foster understanding of how natural
communities are interdependent on each other and dependent
on us. To protect our natural heritage, we must learn
that we are part of, not apart from, the natural world.
Through observation and hands-on activities, students
gain an understanding of the importance of the resources
found on this park and enhance their appreciation of environmental
issues facing their own communities. (Georgetown County
- 843.237.4440)
