South Carolina - Intro to SC History

South Carolina: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies

A Compass Rose

A compass rose shows direction on a map.  

A compass rose shows both Cardinal Directions and Intermediate Directions.

Multiple Choice

According to the Compass Rose, in what direction will we find South Carolina?

• North

• Northwest

• South

• Southeast

Relative Location

• When we talk about something's relative location, we mean in terms of it position in relation to something else.

• For example, South Carolina's location in relation to the United States is Southeast.

Relative Location

• When we talk about something's relative location, we mean in terms of its position in relation to something else.

• For example: South Carolina's location in relation to the World is the North and Western Hemisphere.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements is true regarding relative location in South Carolina?

• Charleston is Southeast of Columbia

• Greenville is Northwest of Columbia.

• Myrtle Beach is South of Hilton Head Island.

• The Savannah River forms the Southwest border of South Carolina.

Multiple Choice

TRIVIA TIME: This sport made its American debut in 1786 in Charleston, SC at "Harleston Green"?

• Cricket

• Tennis

• Soccer

• Golf

Multiple Choice

TRIVIA TIME: South Carolinians are called what?

• Gamecocks

• Sandlappers

• Tarheels

• Cowboys

Lines of Latitude

• Lines of latitude are drawn East to West as if they are going around Earth's waist like a belt.

• Lines of latitude measure the distance (both North and South) from the Equator.

• The Equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Lines of Longitude

• Lines of longitude are drawn from North to South as if they are going from head to the toes of Earth.

• Lines of longitude measure the distance (both East and West) of the Prime Meridian.

• The Prime Meridian is like the Equator and divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Multiple Choice

Lines of __________ are used to measure the distance North and South of the Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

Multiple Choice

Lines of ______ are used to measure the distance East and West of the Prime Meridian.

• Longitude

• Latitude

Multiple Choice

TRIVIA TIME: Born in Barnwell, SC, this famous musician was known as the "Godfather of Soul" and had many hits such as "I Got You (I Feel Good)?"

• Fats Domino

• James Brown

• Drake

• Otis Redding

Multiple Choice

TRIVIA TIME: USC's mascot, The Fighting Gamecocks, pays homage to

• Chickens

• Birds

• Thomas Sumter

• The State Bird

Absolute Location

• By combining Longitude and Latitude, we can describe a place's absolute location.

• York, SC is located 35N, 81.3W

• Absolute location is used in GPS and other navigation systems.

Multiple Choice

Looking at the map, which of the following is the closest lines of latitude and longitude to Columbia, SC?

• 34N, 81W

• 35N, 82W

• 32N, 81W

• 34N, 82W

Multiple Choice

TRIVIA TIME: Where is this building located?

• Greenville

• Camden

• Rock Hill

• Columbia

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Region

• An area of the Earth with common characteristcs such as soil, vegetation, climate or landforms.

• South Carolina has regions: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Sandhills, Inner/Outer Coast Plains, and the Coastal Zone

Physical Features

• Include the landforms found within a region such as rivers, islands, swamps, hills, mountains, or plains.

• South Carolina has many physical features depending on the region.

• Some examples are: Sassafras Mountain, Congaree Swamp, and the Barrier Islands.

Multiple Select

How many of the following unique landforms in South Carolina have you visited? (Check all that apply.)

• Congaree National Park

• Barrier Islands/Grand Strand

• Sassafras Mountain or Pinnacle Mountain

• Little Mountain

• Broad River rapids

Poll

TRIVIA TIME: The Legend of the Lizard Man is well known throughout SC. The story goes that over 30 years ago in Bishopville, SC a seven-foot tall green, scaly man with three fingers and red eyes began attacking cars and other personal belongings. There have been multiple sightings of the Lizard Man through the years. Do you believe the Lizard Man exists?

• Yes, I believe he is real!

• No, there is no such thing as Lizard Man.

• It sounds weird, but maybe it is real if there are eye-witnesses...

Multiple Choice

TRIVIA TIME: On Morgan Island, off the coast of Beaufort, SC, there is a colony of more than 3,000 of this type of animal which are studied by the National Institute of Health for research purposes.

• Leopards

• Sea Turtles

• Rhesus monkeys

• Gray Fox

Morgan Island, SC

Multiple Choice

TRIVIA TIME: Which food got its beginnings in South Carolina from Native Americans smoking meat over a fire?

• Chicken wings

• Barbecue

• Hot dogs

• Hamburgers