- On
a physical map of South Carolina, students will correctly
delineate at least three watersheds of South Carolina.
- In
their journals, students will describe the local watershed
in a way that demonstrates their understanding of the
terms: watershed, drainage basin and drainage divide
Scoring
Rubric (Out of Five Points)
- For
each South Carolina watershed correctly delineated:
1 point (For a total of 3)
- In
journal demonstrates understanding of the terms "watershed"
and/or "drainage basin": 1 point
- In
journal demonstrates understanding of the term "drainage
divide": 1 point
- 5
points - Total
Top
Cross-Curricular
Extensions
Social
Studies Extension
Students will find an old map of South Carolina
such as the Carte Des Deux Carolines et De La Georgie.
Students will compare and contrast this map with the
map they have used to delineate the watersheds. They
will determine where development has occurred and how
watersheds have changed in the last 100 or 200 years
in South Carolina.
Math
Extension
Using the scale of the map and transparent grids,
students will approximate the area of the major watersheds
of South Carolina.
Language
Arts Extension
Students will read an assessment of local water quality
by the EPA, DHEC, USGS or SCDNR. Students will take this
information to write a mock newspaper article about the
water quality in their area.
Social
Studies Extension
Written by South Carolina Aquarium master teacher JoLynn
Prochaska a 5-8 teacher at St. Andrews Catholic School
in Myrtle Beach.
Math Extension
Written by South Carolina Aquarium master teacher Laura
Kent a 6-8 special education/ learning disability teacher
at Whale Branch Middle School.
