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November 2024 on KnowItAll.org

November 2024 on KnowItAll.org

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BRIGGS V. ELLIOTT COURT CASE

The "Briggs v. Elliott" case was the first in U.S. history to challenge segregation in public education, and the first of five cases, which eventually were consolidated into "Brown v. Board of Education."

 

NEW IN NOVEMBER ON KNOWITALL.ORG

WHATWORKSSC

Spark! Inspiring Tomorrow's Readers Through Drama

2024 Winner

Spark is an outreach program of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities that seeks to use evidence-driven drama strategies to effectively support reading and literacy efforts in elementary schools statewide. Spark is a proud partner of Arts Grow SC and the SC Arts Commission.

Contact: Christina Vandiver, christinavandiver@scgsah.org

Video Camp iRock

2024 Finalist

A partnership between United Way of Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County, the YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville, and Call Me MiSTER, Camp iRock is an innovative and award winning summer program, which helps children improve their reading abilities in an enriching summer camp environment.

Contact: Jennifer Shurley, jshurley@uwpickens.org, 864-826-8104
 

Student DREAMers Alliance

2024 Finalist

The Student DREAMers Alliance (SDA) is a leadership accelerator that equips students to succeed in college and beyond, creating a pipeline of future Hispanic leaders. An initiative of the Hispanic Alliance, SDA  fosters critical thinking, communication, and self-advocacy skills, preparing students to navigate challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Contact: Andrew Skinner, andrew@hispanicalliancesc.com, 865.312.0285
 

SOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME 2024

Rudy Mancke

Rudy Mancke (1941-2023) grew up in Spartanburg and for many years hosted SCETV’s nationally renowned series NatureScene, touring fifty states and ten countries to examine and share their natural wonders.

Smokin' Joe Frazier

Joseph William Frazier was born January 12, 1944, in Beaufort, South Carolina. He held the world heavyweight boxing title from February 16, 1970, until January 22, 1973. Known for his powerful left hook, Frazier’s greatest fight was the “Thrilla in Manilla” against arch rival Muhammad Ali.

Francis Salvador

Francis Salvador (1747-1776) was an English-born plantation owner in the colony of South Carolina. He was the first professing Jewish person elected to public office in the colonies when chosen to represent the Ninety-Six District in the Provincial Congress. He joined the cause for independence and in 1776 was the first Jewish person killed in the Revolutionary War.

 

 

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What's Important about Reading?

What's Important about Reading?

Lesson

The lesson highlights Thomas Preston Jr., the November nominee of the 2024 SC African American History calendar. It also discusses the importance of reading.

Metric Conversion Bingo

Metric Conversion Bingo

Lesson

Students will engage in a game of bingo to practice converting within the metric system.

Metric System Anchor Chart

Metric System Anchor Chart

 


 

Document

Print this anchor chart (color & black and white options) and use to introduce the Metric System and how o convert within it.

Exploring the Metric System

Exploring the Metric System

Lesson

Students will explore the Metric System and its real world uses, then apply their knowledge with practice problems.

Metric Matching Activity

Metric Matching Activity

Lesson

Students will use their knowledge of the metric system to sort matching cards to accurately display conversions.

Ferns | What's Wild

 


 

Video

In this episode of What’s Wild, discover the world of ferns and the fascinating reproduction methods of these ancient plants that have been on Earth for millions of years. Learn about the unique...

Freshwater Fish | What's Wild

 


 

Video

Dive into the diverse world of freshwater fish in South Carolina in this episode of What’s Wild, exploring the vital habitats of rivers, streams, and watersheds. Discover the unique and remarkable...

Pumpkin Decorating & Sphereical Volume

Pumpkin Decorating & Sphereical Volume

Lesson

Students will engage in a pumpkin decorating contest to explore finding the volume of spheres, or in this case, approximating to real-world spherical objects.

Green Anole | What's Wild

 


 

Video

Throughout the southeastern United States, including South Carolina, people frequently encounter a small yet captivating creature: the Green Anole. Whether darting across garden fences, sunbathing on...

Picking Pumpkins (Measurement)

Picking Pumpkins (Measurement)

Lesson

Students will explore the concept of measurement by using rulers and yardsticks to measure various fall-themed objects. They will learn to select the appropriate tool for different lengths and apply...

Caddisflies | What's Wild

 


 

Video

Discover the unique larvae stage of this aquatic insect in this episode of What’s Wild and find out how these underwater architects craft exquisite cases from materials in their environment. Dive into...

Four-Toed Salamander | What's Wild

 


 

Video

In the serene, verdant corners of South Carolina’s wetlands, a microcosm of life unfolds. Here, numerous amphibian species rely on the abundance of moist conditions and rich vegetation including a...

Carolina Heelsplitter | What's Wild

 


 

Video

South Carolina's freshwater ecosystems are a lifeline for countless species, providing clean water, habitat, and a delicate balance essential for biodiversity. In these serene waters, the Carolina...

FEATURED THIS MONTH ON KNOWITALL.ORG

Native American Code Talkers

HISTORY IN A NUTSHELL SHORTS -

Honoring Native American Code Talkers | November Factoids

Native American “Code Talkers” played a crucial role in the allied victory in World War II. Coined by the U.S. Marine Corps, a “Code Talker” is the term given to American Indians who used their tribal languages to send secret coded communications on the battlefield. Although the tactic of using native languages to transmit secret messages was first tested in World War I, it wasn’t until World War II that the US military developed a specific policy to recruit and train Native American speakers as battlefield communicators.

While the U.S. Marine Navajo Code Talkers in the Pacific Theater are arguably the most well-known, members from at least 14 other Native nations served as Code Talkers during WWII. Being a Code Talker was an especially dangerous job in the Pacific Theater since Japanese forces were ordered to specifically target officers, medics, and radiomen.

Despite the heroic contributions of these Code Talkers during the war, recognition was slow even after the Code Talkers program was declassified in 1968. There was some recognition throughout the 1970's and 1980's - President Ronald Reagan recognized Navajo Code Talkers by naming August 14, 1982 as Navajo Code Talkers Day. On December 21, 2000, President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 106–554, 114 Statute 2763, which awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the original 29 World War II Navajo code talkers and Silver Medals to each person who qualified as a Navajo code talker (approximately 300). The Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 further expanded recognition by honoring Code Talkers from both world wars. It was signed into law by Pres. George W. Bush on November 15, 2008.

The Navajo Code remains the only military code in modern history to never be broken by an enemy.

 

King Hagler sculpture

CAROLINA SNAPS - 

Catawba Nation

Explore the enduring legacy of the Catawba Nation, an ancient culture rooted in pottery, history, and resilience in South Carolina.

 

For National Career Development Month

Career education resources are available in all of the Career Clusters by visiting our Career Explorations Collection! You can locate these assets easily by Series or Career Cluster.

View Career Explorations on KnowItAll.org

KnowItAll brings an abundance of career education and job shadowing videos to your computer, tablet or mobile device! These videos provide insight into a wide array of professions, as students plan the pathway that best suits them.

You can locate these assets easily by Career Cluster and by  Series  - Under Within This Collection, you’ll see the career education videos grouped by Career Cluster and just below, you’ll see the Related Series!

View KnowItAll Career Education Content by Career Cluster:

SERIES

Career Aisle – Career and Technology Education Centers & Videos 

Produced by ETV, these interviews highlight jobs in various geographic regions of our state. SC Career and Technology Centers are located in these areas and school districts. Ask your school guidance counselor for more information.

Aiken County Career and Technology Center (Warrenville) | Anderson I and II Career and Technology Center (Williamston) | Barnwell County Career Center (Blackville) | Colleton Career Skills Center (Walterboro) | Dorchester County Career and Technology Center (Summerville) | Enoree Career Center (Greenville) | Fairfield Career and Technology Center (Winnsboro) | Heyward Career and Technology Center (Columbia) | Lexington Technology Center | Daniel Morgan Technology Center (Spartanburg) | Hamilton Career and Technology Center (Seneca, Oconee County) | Pickens County Career and Technology Center (Liberty) | G. Frank Russell Career Center (Greenwood) | Sumter Career and Technology Center | Union County Schools | Woolard Technology Center (Camden) 

*Please contact us if you are aware that the websites for these career and technology centers have changed. Thank you!

 

Explore these series for inspuration!

Explore these series that may inspire you toward a career you haven't considered!

 

For Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated from November 1-30 each year.

View our Native American Heritage Collection

Within This Collection (Native American Tribes and Their History)

 

SERIES

  • Catawba Cultural Center | Let’s Go!
  • Catawba Nation | Carolina Snaps
  • Catawba | Periscope
  • Circle of Inheritance (Prehistoric and colonial history of South Carolina)
  • Nancy Basket (Cherokee basket-maker) from A Natural State
  • Billie Anne McKellar (Catawba potter) from Natural State: Piedmont
  • Indigenous Landscape from Pee Dee Explorer (history of Native Americans in South Carolina)
  • Native American Heritage Month from Periscope (includes Native American Heritage, Powwow, Snowbird Cherokee, the First South Carolinians, Santee, Catawba, Pee Dee, Edisto, Chicora, and Cherokee)
  • Native Americans from Road Trip Through South Carolina’s Civil Rights History (Explores how the Santee Indians and Varnertown Indians experienced the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina)
  • Ring People
  • Settlement (from South Carolina Hall of Fame)
  • Those Who Remain (Explores the little-known cultures of South Carolina’s Native American people)
  • Trail of Tears (Despite opposition to the Indian Removal Act initiated by President Andrew Jackson, Native Americans would eventually be forcibly moved from the eastern U.S. and placed in the "designated Indian territory" west of the Mississippi River. This forced transfer known today as the "Trail of Tears" remains one of the most controversial subjects in American history.)

 

For Veterans Day

Visit our Veterans Day Collection to view these series that commemorate the veterans who fought for our freedom:

 

MONTHLY OBSERVANCES, WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCES AND ONE-DAY OBSERVANCES CAN ALL BE FOUND IN EACH MONTH’S KNOWITALL FACTOIDS!

View these each month to find out about Collections we’ve developed on topics you may never have considered we’d make available on KnowItAll.org!

 

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If we were able to spark your curiosity with the resources listed above, please visit these additional areas on KnowItAll.org!

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Find topical content and lessons grouped together for your convenience. These are available all year long for your planning purposes.

Lesson plans for teachers that meet South Carolina standards.

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