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September 2022 on KnowItAll.org - Access Our Content in Numerous Ways!

Content featured on KnowItAll.org in September 2022

ON KNOWITALL.ORG, OUR CONTENT CAN BE ACCESSED IN NUMEROUS WAYS!

We’d like to focus your attention on all the ways to do so, in this update from KnowItAll.org.

 

Before we take you there, we'd like to remind you of important dates and resources to explore in September on KnowItAll.org! Be sure to check out our September Factoids!

In September, we share content for National V-J Day, National Wildlife Day, National Read a Book Day, and National Grateful Patient Day. We celebrate International Literacy Day through our Libraries, Literature & Learning Collection, and we remember our heroes from September 11, 2001. We feature resources for International Day of Democracy, National Neonatal Nurses Day, and National Online Learning Day.

From Sept. 15-Oct. 15, we explore our Hispanic Heritage. On Sept. 17, we consider the importance of Constitution Day and celebrate National Dance Day, National Gymnastics Day and Responsible Dog Ownership Day. We celebrate the Air Force Birthday, National Care for Kids Day, National IT Professionals Day, National Voter Registration Day, International Day of Peace, American Business Women's Day, Elephant Appreciation Day, World Car Free Day, World Rhino Day, International Day of Sign Languages, National Family Health and Fitness Day USA, and National Public Lands Day. On Sept. 25, we pause to reflect on the Bill of Rights, and on Sept. 27, World Tourism Day, and on Sept. 30, International Translation Day.

 

But first, let's update you on what's...

NEW ON KNOWITALL

Recent additions to KnowItAll.org include the following:

Remember, you can always view the newest content on KnowItAll here! 

 

OUR NEWEST RESOURCE FROM HISTORY IN A NUTSHELL - "TRAIL OF TEARS" - IS NOW AVAILABLE!

View the History n A Nutshell Series here.

History In A Nutshell takes viewers through a brief expose on the events leading up to the forced removal of Native American tribes from the eastern United States. After the American Revolutionary War, an experiment in "civilization" was implemented so that American Indians could peacefully coexist with neighboring white settlers. As more settlers arrived in the U.S. in the early 1800s, more room was demanded from the Native Americans. 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. 

We have also made available the quizzes on "Trail of Tears." 

 

12TH ANNUAL JAMES OTIS LECTURE (2021) - NOW AVAILABLE! 

View the James Otis Lecture Series here.

The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Twelfth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day.

The topic for the 2021 James Otis Lecture is “The Role of Citizens in the Administration of Justice.” 

Broadcast from the State House, the program’s featured speakers are:

Robert F. Goings, Esquire, past President of the American Board of Trial Advocates’ (ABOTA) SC Chapter is the host for the 2021 James Otis Lecture series.

Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for the South Carolina House of Representatives discusses the importance of the Constitution Day holiday, which honors the history and formation of the United States, and how it has evolved into the nation it is today. Theile B. McVey, the President-Elect of ABOTA’s SC Chapter joins to talk about why James Otis is celebrated as an important figure in U.S. history.  William C. Hubbard, Dean of the University of South Carolina’s School of Law discusses teaching future lawyer leaders about the importance of the law. The Honorable Judge Kaye G. Hearn, Associate Justice on the SC Supreme Court tells viewers why the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege ever accorded to the human race.

 

A NEW SERIES OF CAROLINA SNAPS - CURRENTLY BEING ADDED TO KNOWITALL.ORG!

View the Carolina Snaps Series here.

 

LET'S GO! - VIEW FORT MOULTRIE!

View the Let's Go! Series here.

The first fort on Sullivan's Island, constructed of palmetto logs and sand, was still incomplete when Commodore Sir Peter Parker of the Royal Navy and nine British men-of-war attacked it on June 28, 1776. After a nine-hour battle, the ships were forced to retire. Charlestown was saved from British occupation, and the fort was named in honor of its commander, Colonel William Moultrie. In May 1780 the British finally captured Charlestown, including Fort Moultrie, finally evacuating the city in December 1782 as the Revolution entered its final year. Learn more. 

 

WHAT'S WILD!

View the What's Wild Series here.

 

SHORT TAKES WITH NATURALIST RUDY MANCKE!

View the Short Takes with Naturalist Rudy Mancke Series here.

 

RECENT STORIES FROM PALMETTO SCENE - NOW ON KNOWITALL.ORG

Listen to the woman who found Anne Frank’s diary after the Secret Annex was discovered by the Nazis.

Experience and explore the University of South Carolina’s Anne Frank Center, the first of its kind in North America.

See the Anne Frank Center’s impact on students, educators and the community.

A special vocal performance by Cantor Rabbi Levi Marrus HONORING the victims…and survivors of the Holocaust.

 

 

Charleston’s 250-plus resident bottlenose dolphins can swim a little easier now, thanks to the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network, a non-profit organization and marine mammal first-response team whose mission is to give a voice to the voiceless. When LMMN isn’t saving marine wildlife, they’re organizing events to educate the public about Charleston’s bottlenose dolphin population and inspiring children to become future ambassadors of conservation. 

 

SCETV SIMILE SLAM AT LEAGUE ACADEMY

League Academy in Greenville, SC was selected as the SCETV Simile Slam site. In the episode, students perform their own poetry featuring similes inspired by the life of Muhammad Ali.

 

 

In addition, we have newly added Activity Sheets:

Activity Sheets Added for SC African American History Calendar: September Honoree - Elise Jones Martin

Activity Sheets include:

  • Learning about a mural in the heart of downtown Columbia
  • Work as a cashier in Elise's Beauty Shop. Use the menu of services and subtract the amount a customer paid for a service to figure out how much change they receive. 

 

We have added captions for our Detective Bonz and the SC History Mystery series:

Detective Bonz and the SC History Mystery

 

Spanish Translations are now available in our Spanish Translations Collection!

View the Spanish Translations Collection here. 

Kids Work!

 

History In A Nutshell

 

 

AND NOW...

TO OUR SERIES & OUR COLLECTIONS!

We call them the “heart” and “soul” of KnowItAll and we’d like to encourage you to explore them! 

 

Our Series page makes it easy to quickly scroll down and view the graphics and Series titles to see which Series you want to view in detail.

Click on a few titles and you will see that the descriptions make it easy to see what you’ve found! Start with the "A"s and before you know it, you'll be exploring our Zoo Minutes! 

 

Our Collections provide content around a specific topic or theme. The Collections make it easy to locate exactly the content that interests you!

Examples of Collections include African American History, Animal Lovers, Archaeology, Career Explorations, and so many more! Keep exploring and you'll soon be viewing fascinating stories of Wars & Conflicts, Women in Leadership and Women's History! 

 

 

NEXT – VIEW BY SUBJECT AREA AND GRADE LEVEL

EDUCATORS - TRY SEARCHING OUR RESOURCES BY SUBJECT AREA

To locate content by Subject Area, click on Browse by Grade and Subject at the top of the home page.

Then delve deeper into our Subjects by selecting the Topics and Subtopics that are displayed beneath each Subject area. Continue clicking down the list until you see the Topic or Subtopic you need.

 

KnowItAll Series by Subject

 

YOU CAN ALSO VIEW KNOWITALL SERIES BY GRADE LEVEL IN THESE COLLECTIONS!

KnowItAll Series By Grade Level

 

DON'T FORGET TO EXPLORE OUR FACTOIDS EACH MONTH!

Each month, our Factoids provide some excursions to resources that just might surprise you! And some may be resources you wouldn’t have thought to explore on KnowItAll.org–until you have a reason to!

The resources you’ll find on KnowItAll.org make it possible to turn an unexpected moment of exploration into a learning experience! Try it and see! Our September Factoids are here!

 

 

TO GET THE MOST OUT OF KNOWITALL, BE SURE TO EXPLORE THESE AREAS!

Lesson plans for teachers that meet South Carolina standards.

Find featured content and helpful information on using KnowItAll.org throughout the month!

From the top of the home page, click on the magnifying glass, and when the search box opens, click on the magnifying glass again, and the results will come up, showing all of the assets available on KnowItAll.org. The newest content will appear at the top of the results. Just scroll down to view all of the content that is new to you! Visit often, so you won’t miss a thing!

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