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Standard 8.3.E

8.3.E

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...

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...

Between The Waters, Part 4

Video

Grades: 4 8

The area of Georgetown went from one of the wealthiest districts prior to the Civil War, to one of the poorest. Lee Brockington, senior interpreter at Hobcaw Barony, discusses the impact of the ending...

Currency During the Civil War | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 41

Photo

Grades: 4 8

Both the Union and the Confederacy had to resort to creative efforts to finance the heavy expenses of the Civil War. Both taxed their citizens. That was not enough, and both governments resorted to...

Civil War Naval Uniforms | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 40

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Grades: 4 8

Members of the Palmetto Regiment, using authentic Civil War naval uniforms, re-enact the arrest of a Confederate sailor (Gordon Jones) for failing to salute an officer. Confederate and Union naval...

Confederate Ram Under Construction | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 37

Photo

Grades: 4 8

A Confederate ram under construction in Charleston. From "Leslie's Illustrated Weekly." Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

Combahee Rice Plantation Raids | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 36

Photo

Grades: 4 8

A raid of the Second South Carolina Volunteers among the rice plantations along the Combahee. Published in the July 4, 1863, issue of "Harper's Weekly." Courtesy of the Pratt Memorial Library.

Forfeited Estate Plat in Port Royal | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 35

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Grades: 4 8

Forfeited estate plat from Port Royal Island. The surveyor reported, "This tract subject to Mrs. Poingsett's Right of Dower during her life." The plat--an official map made by a surveyor that gave the...

Beaufort's Contraband Problem | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 34

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Grades: 4 8

The occupation of the Beaufort area enabled many slaves to flee their masters. In the chaos of war and occupation, many brought with them household goods, furniture, and clothing from the homes their...

Federal Occupation of Beaufort | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 33

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Grades: 4 8

Federal forces under General Stevens march triumphantly into the town of Beaufort on December 5, 1861. "Harper's Weekly" reported to its readers, "The beautiful rural town of Beaufort came into...

Ruins of "Beacon House" on Morris Island | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 32

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Grades: 4 8

The successful assault on Hilton Head and Beaufort left many buildings in ruins, such as this "Beacon House" on Morris Island, photographed after the battle by Sam A. Cooley for the 10th Army Corps...

Bombardment of Port Royal | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 31

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Grades: 4 8

The troops of the U.S. Army at Fort Sumter surrendered to the Confederacy on April 14, but within the year a larger force had established a permanent military footing along the South Carolina coast...

Map of Hilton Head, December, 1861 | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 30

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Grades: 4 8

In spite of the absence of modern television and radio news coverage, citizens were given a visual understanding of the war through the efforts of photographers like Matthew Brady, and the engravings...

Fourth South Carolina Regiment | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 29

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Grades: 4 8

The Fourth South Carolina regiment, working in the trenches at night at Manassas Junction. From "Harper's Weekly," August 10, 1861. Courtesy of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.

South Carolina Topsey in a Fix | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 22

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Grades: 4 8

The cartoon "South Carolina Topsey in a Fix," one of "Strong's Dime Caricatures," was printed by W.T. Strong in 1861. Topsey has cut one of the stars out of the American flag. Courtesy of the South...

We Are Seven | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 21

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Grades: 4 8

Secession was only a first step in South Carolina's actions to separate from the United States. Other states followed South Carolina. By February of 1861, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi...

Execution of Amy Spain, Darlington County Courthouse | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 20

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Grades: 4 8

A view of the Darlington County Courthouse and the sycamore tree where Amy Spain, a slave who had spied for the Union army, was hung by the citizens of Darlington. Sketched by Edwards for "Harper's...

Oath of Loyalty to the U.S. | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 19

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Grades: 4 8

South Carolinians, under Lincoln's plan for the restoration of the Union, could be restored to citizenship by taking an oath of loyalty to the United States, such as this one signed by Thomas D...

Beaufort Home Occupied by Federal Forces | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 18

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Grades: 4 8

The occupation of the coastal region of South Carolina by federal armies in 1862 led to troops taking over the homes of many citizens who had supported the Confederacy. This home in Beaufort became...

Federal Occupation of Morris Island | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 16

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Grades: 4 8

Federal forces occupied Morris Island in 1863, then remained after the invasion was over, as an occupation force, as illustrated by this 1865 Matthew Brady photograph of their gun emplacement...