United Nations & International Observances

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A Trip to the Dentist

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Students can define cavity, healthy food, and snacks. They will describe the relationship between excessive sugar consumption and obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. They also will demonstrate good...

Born To Rebel, Driven To Excel: Mays' Legacy | Carolina Stories

Episode 5

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After retiring from Morehouse College, Dr. Mays was the first African American elected to the Atlanta Board of Education. Atlanta schools were desegregated and integrated without incident. In...

Born To Rebel, Driven To Excel: Influential Teacher And College President | Carolina Stories

Episode 2

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After graduating from Bates, Benjamin Mays held several teaching positions, teaching math, and then later, English, at South Carolina State College. From 1934-1940, Mays served as dean of religion at...

Where Does Your Food Grow?

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Students will define farm, garden, orchard, farmers market, roadside stand, and grocery store. They will recognize foods come from different places.

Once Around the Clock

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Students will define nutrients, physical activity, and replenish. They will discuss why the body needs physical activity and explain the importance of replenishing nutrients after activity.

Beans are Protein

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Students will define bean, protein and meat alternatives. They will identify different types of beans.

Apprenticeship Program Gives High School Students a Head Start in the Working World | South Carolina Focus

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Today's job market is changing rapidly, and whether the field is health care, advanced manufacturing or information technology, there are high paying jobs for trained workers with a two-year associate...

South Carolina Has a Healthy Population of Alligators Once Again | South Carolina Focus

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Once-endangered, alligators have made such a comeback under federal and state protection that hunting them is now allowed by the state during a one-month season. Many have also intruded enough into...

From Coach to Teacher | Palmetto Scene

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Chapin High School Principal Dr. Akil Ross was recently named the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 2018 National Principal of the Year. In this clip, Dr. Ross talks about...

Teen CEO Day: 8th Grade Students Learn About SC Career Opportunities | Palmetto Scene

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When it comes to the event Teen CEO Day, CEO stands for “Career Exploration Opportunity.” Teen CEO Day allows eighth grade students from Chester, Lancaster, and York Counties to talk with...