Holidays

Learn about popular holidays celebrated in the United States

Learn about popular holidays like Valentine's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and more.

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Lander University World War I Symposium
Episode 1

Video

In March 2019, Lander University hosted a World War I Symposium in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Great War. Bringing together accomplished historians and local citizens the symposium set out...
How Did World War I Start?
Episode 2

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Dr. M. Ryan Floyd discusses the events leading up to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which signaled the beginning of World War I.
Government Unit
Government Unit

Lesson

12 Day unit on Government and the impact the American Revolution had on South Carolina.

H.L. Hunley Museum | Let's Go!

Video

The H.L. Hunley submarine made history during the American Civil War when she became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. In February 1864, the Hunley, under command of Lieutenant...
Hanukkah: Lighting the Darkness | Palmetto Scene

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Rabbi Hesh Epstein of the Chabad of South Carolina explains Hanukkah and why this festival of lights is so important to the Jewish faith. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights and...
Honor a Vet on Veteran's Day
Honor a Vet on Veteran's Day

Lesson

This lesson will explain the beginnings of Veteran's Day as an annual celebration in the United States, as well as familiarizing students with the 5 main branches of the Armed Services. Excellent...

Birth Of The Constitution - Memes
Birth Of The Constitution - Memes

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Now what is a meme, you may wonder? Well, a "meme" is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture—often with the aim of conveying a particular phenomenon, theme, or...