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8.3.CE Extender

Grade(s): 8

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

Civil War Uniforms & Equipment

Lesson

Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Students delve into Fort Lamar's history and the Civil War through a documentary. Analyzing photographs and recreating a soldier's belongings, they explore how artifacts offer unique insights into the...

Robert Smalls

Lesson

Grades: 8

This lesson delves into the story of Robert Smalls, a pivotal figure in the Civil War, and explores the changing role of African Americans during the conflict. Students will analyze Smalls' actions...

Historical Letter Analysis

Lesson

Grades: 8

This lesson explores Fort Lamar and the Civil War's early years, then analyzes soldier letters from the Battle of Secessionville to highlight the value of primary documents in understanding personal...

Civil War Medicine - Fact or Fiction?

Lesson

Grades: 8

Leveraging a KWL chart, this lesson activates students' prior knowledge of Civil War medicine before delving into the history of Fort Lamar. Through analysis of primary and fictional sources, students...

Salt Marsh Ecosystem

Lesson

Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8

This lesson will explore the Civil War battle of Secessionville and its connection to the unique ecosystem of the Carolina coast's salt marshes. Students will analyze the importance of these marshes...

Fort Lamar: Ordnance- Historical Photograph Analysis

Lesson

Grades: 8, 11

In this lesson, students will analyze historical photographs of Fort Lamar and the Battle of Secessionville to understand the role of artillery during the Civil War. By comparing visuals with a...

Reading Civil War Maps

Lesson

Grades: 4, 8

In this lesson, students will explore the Battle of Secessionville through a documentary film and then analyze two historical maps to understand the battle's location, troop positions, and the...

Putting Together History – The Life of Robert Smalls

Lesson

Grades: 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Part of this activity is based very loosely on the game Mastermind This activity is designed to be completed in small groups, but could be modified to be completed by individual students. Each group...

Charleston Harbor Video Questions | From the Sky

Document

Grades: 4 8

Keep your students engaged the entire time while watching this From the Sky - Charleston Harbor video with video questions.

Charleston Harbor Worksheet | From the Sky

Document

Grades: 4 8

After watching the Charleston Harbor From the Sky video, students will create an advertisement.

Charleston Harbor | From the Sky

Video

Grades: 4 8

When it comes to South Carolina history, there are few places that are as significant as Charleston Harbor. Through the centuries, the harbor has experienced a wave of transformation, leaving bits of...

Civil War

Lesson

Grades: 8

The students will explain the causes of the Civil War and how slavery played a role. The students will be able to identify and explain the economic, social, and cultural differences between the North...

The Swamp Angel

Episode 13

Video

Grades: 4 8

Charleston Museum curator, Grahame Long, recounts the story of the war's most renowned Parrott gun and its deadly ordnance: Greek Fire.

The Pluff Mud Advantage

Episode 14

Video

Grades: 4 8

Home field advantage is key, especially in battle. College of Charleston's Dr. Scott Harris is very familiar with the muck that changed the odds in the Battle of Secessionville.

The Battle of Secessionville

Episode 10

Video

Grades: 4 8

The Challenge The Union Army decides the time is right to move into position on James Island and capture Charleston Harbor. Citadel professor Dr. Kyle Sinisi guides us through the military maneuvers...

The Battle of Secessionville

Episode 12

Video

Grades: 4 8

The Battle Confederate and Union forces clash in a short, bloody fight. Citadel professor Dr. Kyle Sinisi guides us through the military maneuvers that climaxed on June 16, 1862.

The Battle of Secessionville

Episode 11

Video

Grades: 4 8

The Confrontation Confederate forces at the Tower Battery push back against the Union's advancement toward their position. Citadel professor Dr. Kyle Sinisi guides us through the military maneuvers...

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

Video

Grades: 4 8 11

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...

3D VR - H. L. Hunley Museum | Let's Go!

Interactive

Grades: 4 8 11

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...

Reflections of Columbia, Part 2

Episode 2

Video

Grades: 4 8

In 1860, roughly 60% of the population in Columbia were slaves. 60% of the gross economic capital in South Carolina was in human property. With the growing popularity of the Republican Party, and...

The Wilderness, And Spotsylvania | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 2

Audio

Grades: 6 7 8

May-June 1864: In the Battle of the Wilderness, both sides fight in the dense forest West of Fredericksburg. The South’s army is battered under constant attacks from Grant’s forces. General Grant then...

Secession, Part 2 | Palmetto Special

Video

Grades: 4 8 10

The program on "Secession" is divided into two parts, each approximately 18 minutes in length. The five main characters, William, Allen, Jenny, Missy, and Allen's father are fictitious. The political...

Burning of Columbia | Palmetto Special

Video

Grades: 4 8

The host ties the reenactment together at various intervals in the story in various spots around Columbia that are particularly associated with Sherman's invasion, such as the area across the Congaree...

Secession, Part 1 | Palmetto Special

Video

Grades: 4 8 10