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Teaching American History in South Carolina

Explore the importance of teaching history, challenges faced, and effective history lessons. Learn about primary sources, their significance, and how historic records can enhance classroom learning. Discover tips for using primary source documents and where to find them in South Carolina. Enhance student understanding and engagement with history through this valuable resource.

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Teaching American History in South Carolina

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  1. Teaching American History in South Carolina Allyson H Goff Manning Elementary School agoff@clarendon2.k12.sc.us

  2. Discussion… • Why should we teach history? • What challenges do we face in teaching history? • What does a typical history lesson in your class look like? • Of the history lessons you have taught, which was the most effective and why?

  3. What are some examples of Primary Source Documents? • Written Documents • Reports • Maps • Photographs • Letters • Drawings • Journal Entries

  4. Primary vs. Secondary • Primary Sources – original pieces from a time in the past Letters, Photographs, Newspaper Articles, Illustrations, Posters, Maps, Government papers like the Constitution • Secondary Sources – documents that are not from the time they describe Graphs made from historical data Chapter in a history book

  5. Why should we use Primary Sources? • To connect the present to the past… • Author’s interpretation of past events… • Students directly touch the lives of people in the past… • Students see history COME ALIVE!!

  6. How can Historic Records be used in the classroom? • Integrate interdisciplinary learning • Hook - beginning of a lesson • Point maker – middle of a lesson • Central reward – end of a lesson • Provide valuable data or context • Make learning more fun and meaningful • Make teaching more fun and meaningful

  7. Tips for using Primary Source Documents… • Copies need to be clear, legible, easy to handle • Materials need to age and grade appropriate – user friendly • Allow sufficient time for students to use materials • Should be desirable length of 100 words or less • Define difficult or outdated terms • Identify the source of each primary source document • Used as part of the curriculum to enhance further research

  8. Where can I find Primary Sources? • Your local community is a GREAT place to start! • Museums • State and local archives • Local Historical Groups • Local government files and newspapers

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