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Project Underground (PU)
Project Underground (PU)
Project Underground is a program of Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi); a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1991 and dedicated to the protection of caves and karst landscapes through conservation, education, and recreation. The mission of Project Underground is to teach about cave and karst ecosystems through earth science, biology, and history. Aligned with standards for use in formal and informal education, PUG uses hands-on activities to reach the ever changing nature of educating in a technology based world.
Workshop Requirements
Workshop Requirements
Project Underground
Minimum Time Requirement: 3 hours
Minimum Number of Activities Required: 3 activities
Underground Workshop Resources
Underground Workshop Resources
Project Underground Curriculum
Project Underground Curriculum
Project Underground K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide
Project Underground K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide
This series of cave and karst lessons teaches the importance of protecting and preserving these special environments. Since 1996, PUG has been a part of introducing geology, biology, and history of caves and the importance of their protection. Since every continent on Earth has caves, it is important to share this knowledge for proper stewardship of these areas. Caves are an important resource for all residents of the world. Not only do they contain beautiful underground features and unique wildlife habitats, this resource may also hold the key to the health of an entire town or city by its links to drinking water.
PUG was created by environmental educators and cavers coming together to research ideas and develop the activities. The activities have been designed and field tested by indoor and outdoor educators and reviewed to best meet the expressed needs of educators. It is with sincere hope that educators will gain an appreciation for these resources as they teach others on their importance.
The Project Underground guide is now available! Facilitators can order a bundle which includes a sampler version in print and USB with access to the full curriculum and activity guide.
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