Water Matters Program Overview

The University of South Carolina Upstate Watershed Ecology Center focuses on the upstate region's ecosystem through research and education. It offers various programs for K-8 students, many of which are free or low-cost, aligning with South Carolina learning standards. The Water Matters program, aimed at second graders, teaches about states of matter and water pollution through interactive activities. For more information or to schedule a program, visit the center's website.

What is the primary focus of the University of South Carolina Upstate Watershed Ecology Center?

• To organize cultural events

• To provide financial aid to students

• To study the ecosystem of the upstate region

• To promote sports activities

Who can benefit from the educational programs offered by the Watershed Ecology Center?

• Only government officials

• Only university students

• Students, educators, schools, and community organizations

• Only community organizations

What is the cost of most educational programs offered by the Watershed Ecology Center?

• $10 per student

• $5 per student

• $1 per student

• Free

What grade level is the 'Water Matters' program designed for?

• Kindergarten

• Second grade

• Fifth grade

• Eighth grade

What concept does the 'Water Matters' program introduce to students?

• The lifecycle of plants

• The different states of matter

• The importance of recycling

• The history of South Carolina

In the 'Water Matters' program, what activity do students participate in to learn about molecules?

• Building a model of a molecule

• Playing a game of molecules in motion

• Drawing pictures of molecules

• Watching a video about molecules

What do students learn about in the 'oily ocean' activity?

• How to create oil

• How to prevent oil spills

• How to contain and clean oil spills

• How to use oil in cooking

What is one of the challenges students face in the 'Water Matters' program?

• Identifying different types of plants

• Creating a water filtration system

• Cleaning oil off a bird's feather

• Building a dam

What is discussed at the end of the 'Water Matters' program?

• The impact of water pollution and oil spills

• The benefits of drinking water

• The process of water purification

• The history of oil spills

Where can one find more information or schedule a program with the Watershed Ecology Center?

• watershed.org

• southcarolina.edu

• uscupstate.edu

• ecologycenter.com