South Carolina

 Teachers this is a great Webquest to help students better understand the state that they live in. Have a copy of the worksheet that is posted in the "process" section for each of the student. This is a great worksheet that will guide them through the Webquet.

Corresponds With The South Carolina Third Grade Science and Social Studies Standards 

 Standards:

GR3 - 3-1.1.

Identify on a map the location and characteristics of significant physical features of South Carolina, including landforms; river systems such as the Pee Dee River Basin, the Santee River Basin, the Edisto River Basin, and the Savannah River Basin; major cities; and climate regions.

GR3 - 3-3.5.

Illustrate Earth's saltwater and freshwater features (including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and glaciers).

GR3 - 3-1.2.

Interpret thematic maps of South Carolina places and regions that show how and where people live, work, and use land and transportation. (G, P, E)

GR3 - 3-1.3.

Categorize the six geographic regions of South Carolina-the Blue Ridge Mountain Region, the Piedmont, the Sand Hills, the Inner Coastal Plain, the Outer Coastal Plain, and the Coastal Zone-according to their different physical and human characteristics. (G)