For Archaeology Month, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the South Carolina Heritage Trust. Through this partnership, we are able to premiere two new series now available through our Knowitall Archaeology Collection. Learn more below!
Also in October, we feature content for Health Literacy Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, and our Libraries, Literature and Learning Collection for TeenTober and National Friends of Libraries Week. Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15, and we offer content for Fire Prevention Month, International Day of the Girl, plus United Nations Day, and three series of Ghosts & Legends of South Carolina for Halloween!
Plus three new segments from History In A Nutshell - The Space Race: Chasing the Moon Event!
Find details below under New this month on Knowitall!
South Carolina African American History Calendar:
October Honoree – Oliver “Buddy” Pough
Before legendary Head Football Coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough oversaw his first practice at South Carolina State University (SC State), he was one of the top high school coaches in the Palmetto State. He led Fairfield Central High School to a perfect 15-0 record in 1996, claiming the Class AAA state title. As a result, he earned SC High School League Coach of the Year honors for his efforts.
Then, prior to taking the reins at SC State, Pough spent five seasons as an assistant coach at the University of South Carolina (USC) under Lou Holtz, with the last three seasons as a running backs coach. During his time at USC, he helped build the Gamecocks into one of the top offensive teams in the Southeastern Conference.
Today, Coach Pough is entering his 17th season as Head Football Coach at SC State. During his tenure as coach, Pough has compiled an overall record of 120-64 and a 94-33 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). His teams have captured two MEAC titles, shared four others and made four trips to the prestigious Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs. He needs just nine more wins to become the all-time winningest coach in school history and surpass Willie E. Jeffries.
Remarkably, Pough’s first decade as head coach is exemplified by 10 straight winning seasons. His inaugural year (2002) resulted in a 7-5 overall record and a 4-4 MEAC record. This was followed by an 8-4 overall record and a 6-2 MEAC record in 2003. His winning ways continued through the 2004 and 2005 seasons, in both of which he earned overall records of 9-2. In 2008 and 2009, the Bull-dogs ended their season with 10-2 and 10-3 records, respectively – each earning Pough and the team MEAC titles. Pough’s first losing season came in 2012, but he and the team turned that around in 2013 with a 9-4 overall record and a 7-1 MEAC record.
Pough and his wife, Josie, are the parents to two sons, and grandparents to two granddaughters.
Presented through a partnership between the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina ETV.
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View the video on Knowitall.org here.
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New this month on Knowitall.org!
History In A Nutshell - The Space Race - New segments!
- "Chasing The Moon" Event - Apollo Recoveries | Introduction | History In A Nutshell
For the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum hosted a special screening of PBS' Chasing The Moon. During this event, South Carolina ETV, and Knowitall.org, were able to interview two South Carolinians who served in the U.S. Navy, and helped recover Apollo spacecraft during their careers: Navy SEAL Bob Coggin, from Charleston, S.C., and photographer Milt Putnam, from Seneca, S.C.
- "Chasing The Moon" Event - Apollo Recoveries | Bob Coggin - Navy SEAL | History In A Nutshell
Bob Coggin, from Charleston, S.C., served as a U.S. Navy "frogman" diver. A "frogman" is someone who is trained in scuba diving or swimming underwater for military or police work. During the Vietnam War, Coggin was part of a Navy SEAL underwater demolition team. Just after returning to the U.S. from his tour in Vietnam, Coggin received his next assignment: to train for the possibility of recovering the Apollo 8 spacecraft. Once a spacecraft returned to the earth, "frogmen" would assist with its recovery - performing duties such as attaching flotation devices to the spacecraft, and assisting the astronauts' egress from inside the spacecraft. Coggin was one of these "frogmen" stationed on the U.S.S. Yorktown who assisted astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders, after they returned from orbiting the moon on Apollo 8.
- "Chasing The Moon" Event - Apollo Recoveries | Milt Putnam - Photographer | History In A Nutshell
Milt Putnam, from Seneca, South Carolina, was a U.S. Navy photographer, who also served in the Vietnam War. Putnam was assigned to take official photographs of several Apollo recoveries: Apollo 8, Apollo 10, and Apollo 11. Putnam, who was stationed on board the U.S.S. Hornet, discusses his experiences chronicling the events of Apollo 11's recovery, and about his career in the Navy. Putnam's photographs of Apollo 11 were used by news media outlets all across the globe.
James Otis Lecture 2019; the Role of Citizens in the Administration of Justice
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Tenth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2019 James Otis Lecture is “The Role of Citizens in the Administration of Justice.” Broadcast from the State House, the program’s featured speakers are:
The James Otis Lecture is the American Board of Trial Advocates’ contribution to our state’s education system whereby they hold a program every year around Constitution Day. For federally funded schools, it is a federal mandate to have a program every year on or around Constitution Day, which is officially Sept. 17.
View the Full Program or in three segments. (See below.)
Full Program
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Tenth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2019 James Otis Lecture is “The Role of Citizens in the Administration of Justice.” Two students from every high school in our state have received invitations to attend and will be recognized as James Otis Scholars. Broadcast from the State House, the program’s featured speakers are: South Carolina Supreme Court Justice John Cannon Few, and Judge Aphrodite Konduros, of the SC Court of Appeals. The James Otis Lecture is the American Board of Trial Advocates’ contribution to our state’s education system whereby they hold a program every year around Constitution Day. For federally funded schools, it is a federal mandate to have a program every year on or around Constitution Day, which is officially Sept. 17.
Three Segments:
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Tenth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2019 James Otis Lecture is “The Role of Citizens in the Administration of Justice.” Two students from every high school in our state have received invitations to attend and will be recognized as James Otis Scholars. Broadcast from the State House, the program’s featured speakers are: South Carolina Supreme Court Justice John Cannon Few, and Judge Aphrodite Konduros, of the SC Court of Appeals. The James Otis Lecture is the American Board of Trial Advocates’ contribution to our state’s education system whereby they hold a program every year around Constitution Day. For federally funded schools, it is a federal mandate to have a program every year on or around Constitution Day, which is officially Sept. 17.
Host Kirby D. Shealy, III, Esq., President of South Carolina’s ABOTA Chapter, introduces this year’s speakers. Shealy also elaborates on ABOTA’s roles, and its mission.
The Honorable Judge Aphrodite K. Konduros of the SC Court of Appeals, discusses the importance of the First Amendment of the Constitution, and the Freedom of the Press.
Robert F. Goings, Esq., the President-Elect of South Carolina’s ABOTA Chapter, introduces the Honorable John Cannon Few, Associate Justice of the SC Supreme Court. Judge Few discusses the concept of justice, and the courageous men and women throughout history who are always in pursuit of it.
Dates for Your Calendar
October Is Archaeology Month – View our Archaeology Collection!
Our new partnership with SC DNR and the South Carolina Heritage Trust makes it possible for us to offer two new series on Knowitall.org!
Investigating the Ring People in the coastal zone requires scientists of many disciplines. The technology of archeology is far beyond shovels.
Forty centuries ago, American Indians left their mark on the landscape of coastal South Carolina. Today, archaeologists from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), a dozen universities and the National Park Service search for clues to our earliest-known coastal dwellers. The story takes viewers to remote sites as scientists discover the ancient South Carolinians who built monumental rings of shell.
Additional Series
- Finding Clovis
- For God, Glory and Gold
- Fort Hill Plantation
- Mapping of Kosciuszko’s Tunnel
- Natural State
- Palmetto Scene
- Pee Dee Explorer
Be sure to view the individual assets from the collection here! Just scroll down below the Series titles.
October Is Health Literacy Month - View our “Knowitall Healthy!” Collection!
As cold and flu seasons begin, please take a look at our Knowitall Healthy! Collection, which instills sound health practices that can be utilized throughout the year. The Series in this Collection include these and more!
Series
- Healthy Food, Farms & Gardens | Youth Media Health Institute
- EdAware: Eat Smart, Move More
- Flu PSAs – Illness Prevention Tips & Wash Hands Song in English and with Spanish Subtitles
- Healthy Hannah’s Healthy Choice Heroes
- Reading, Safety & Internet Safety Minutes
- Safe Students Safe Schools
- Safety City
Topics
For National Bullying Prevention Month - View “Project Lead SC” and “Palmetto Voices”
Traditionally held the first week in October, the event has been expanded to include activities, education, and awareness building for the entire month.
From Middle School to High School, teenage girls face unique pressures every day. Between issues with bullying, body image, boys, friends and “frenemies,” life during that awkward transitional period can feel like it’s filled with challenges. It’s important our girls have role models, people to look up to, think about, and speak with to help navigate those land mines. Project Lead South Carolina is a video series for young women that follows notable women in South Carolina to gather advice about what makes a successful leader.
Palmetto Voices looks to female leaders in South Carolina to share the experiences, skills and decisions that have brought them success. These voices of the Palmetto State offer advice and suggestions for excellence in various career clusters and fields of study.
Visit your school library, public library & our “Libraries, Literature & Learning Collection”
during TeenTober & National Friends of Libraries Week
View the resources in the Libraries, Literature & Learning Collection and see what may be of interest to teens you know and love!
National Friends of Libraries Week - Oct. 20-26, 2019
Libraries and Friends of Libraries groups across the country will be celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week!
Series
*Please note that although most of the content on Knowitall is available to everyone, there are a number of series whose rights are limited to South Carolina teachers. South Carolina teachers can gain full access to all of this content, plus lesson plans by creating a FREE account on LearningWhy.
Series marked with an asterisk require that SC teachers register for a FREE LearningWhy account. One account provides access to both LearningWhy and the password-protected Knowitall resources!
Conversations with S.C. Writers
* Foreign Language Scholastic Children’s Stories - French
* Foreign Language Scholastic Children’s Stories - Spanish
Idella Bodie’s Ghost Tour: A Writer’s Guide
Literary Tour of South Carolina
National Book Month from Periscope
National Poetry Month from Periscope
Pulitzer Prize Winners in South Carolina
* Scholastic Children’s Stories
* Shakespeare | Standard Deviants
South Carolina State Library (Knowitall Partners)
Writers (from S.C. Hall of Fame)
Topics
Some individual titles require that SC teachers register for a FREE LearningWhy account to gain access. Some titles are not available to users outside of SC.
Journalism, Broadcasting & Communications
Poets Laureate Collection | All Series
Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15 – View the Collection!
View the wide assortment of content in this Collection and learn about our Hispanic heritage, including these titles and more!
Series
- Circle of Inheritance
- Spanish Subtitles | Flu PSAs
- Conquistadors and Explorers: S.C. Under the Spanish Flag | Mary Long’s Yesteryear
- For God, Glory and Gold
- Foreign Language Spanish
- Hispanic Heritage| Periscope
- La Ropa Sucia
- Marcelo Novo
- Miriam Barbosa
- Nuestro Futuro (Our Future)
- Pendleton: Upcountry Heritage
- Santa Elena Archaeological Dig (South Carolina) | 27:Fifty
- Spanish Beginner | SciShorts
- Spanish Intermediate | SciShorts
- Spanish | Standard Deviants
- St. Augustine (Florida) | 27:Fifty
Programs
- Carmen Agra Deedy – Crafting a Story
- Carolina Marsh Tacky
- Hispanics: South Carolina from A to Z | South Carolina Public Radio
- Main Street Latin Festival
- Where Do You Think You’re Going, Christopher Columbus | Scholastic American History Series
Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 6-12, 2019 – View these videos!
- Fire and 911 Safety | Safety City
- Fire Academy, Part 1 from Project Discovery
- Fire Academy, Part 2 from Project Discovery
International Day of the Girl - Oct. 11, 2019
View these Series & Collections that place the spotlight on women who have made a difference!
Series
- Idella Bodie’s S.C. Women
- James Otis Lecture 2015: Women’s Rights
- Palmetto Voices
- Project Lead SC
- Science Splash
- Women Civil Rights Timeline from Road Trip
- Women’s History Month from Periscope
Collections
Topics
- Women Civil Rights & Equal Rights Advocates
- Women Disability Rights Advocates
- Women in Aviation
- Women in Business
- Women in Education
- Women in Government & Public Administration
- Women in Leadership Roles
- Women in Literature
- Women in Media
- Women in Medicine
- Women in Sports
- Women in Technology
- Women in the Arts
- Women in the Legal Profession
United Nations Day - Oct. 24, 2019 - Visit “Periscope”
- Celebrate United Nations Day with these resources from Periscope!
For Halloween - Oct. 31 - View our “Ghosts and Legends of South Carolina”
We have some great ghost stories that will captivate your students! From Alice of the Hermitage to Bubba, from Lizard Man to Stumphouse Tunnel, these stories will “shiver your timbers!”
- Ghosts and Legrnds of South Carolina I
- Ghosts and Legends of South Carolina II
- Ghosts and Legends of South Carolina III
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WHAT’S NEW ON KNOWITALL (2019-2020)
To stay up-to-date on new content just added to Knowitall, please visit the Collections page and scroll down to the “What’s New” icon and select 2019-2020.
Last year at this time, we introduced our Knowitall Tutorials
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The October Factoids are here. You can find them each month under Collections as Knowitall Factoids by Month.
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