Classroom Resources
Lesson Plans Grades K-5
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8
Lesson Plans Grades 9-12
Marine Education Publications
Guide to the Salt Marshes and Tidal Creeks of the Southeastern United States
This comprehensive guide, produced in partnership by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, and Clemson Extension, provides an overview of salt marsh and tidal creek ecosystems in the southeastern United States. The guide includes information on species identification and classification, ecosystem services and threats, cultural and historical highlights, and stewardship opportunities.
Of Sand and Sea: Teachings From the Southeastern Shoreline
This book answers questions about the ocean – how it was formed and what lives in it. The book contains a comprehensive explanation of ocean zones, plate tectonics, the hydrologic cycle, and the physical and chemical properties of the ocean.
Posters for Classroom or Download
Microplastics in Estuaries
This colorful poster describes how plastics degrade into microplastics, potential effects on wildlife of microplastic ingestion, and features several easy things people can do to help reduce the amount of plastics in the environment.
This poster is available for download, or request poster-sized printed copies from E.V. Bell, Education and Outreach Manager, at elizabeth.bell@scseagrant.org.
Spartina alterniflora Poster
These educational posters show the main facts and distribution of Spartina alterniflora, the dominant plant in southeastern salt marshes. Without this foundational plant, the salt marsh ecosystem would not be able to establish itself along our coastline.
This poster is available for download, or request poster-sized printed copies from E.V. Bell, Education and Outreach Manager, at elizabeth.bell@scseagrant.org.
