During the periods of Reconstruction, industrial expansion, and the Progressive movement, South Carolina searched for ways to revitalize its economy while maintaining its traditional society. To understand South Carolina’s experience as represen...

Grade(s): 8

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2011

What Makes Up a Grimke Sister?
What Makes Up a Grimke Sister?

Lesson

Prior Knowledge Needed: Students should be able to comfortably make inferences about characters in stories they are reading (character traits, intentions, predictions, etc.) Students should be able to...

Girl Bill of Rights - Handout
Girl Bill of Rights - Handout

Document

This is an excellent video viewing document for Episode 1 of Sisterhood: SC Suffrage (Thee Grimke Sisters through the Civil War – Part 1). While viewing the video clip students can reflect and write...
What Makes A Grimke Sister? - Handout
What Makes A Grimke Sister? - Handout

Document

With this handout students can use magazines, poster board, and any other creative things they can find to fill the silhouette with all the things that describe the Grimke Sisters.
Grimke Sisters
Grimke Sisters

Lesson

The students will learn about the Grimke Sisters and their importance in history.

Rollin Sisters
Rollin Sisters

Lesson

The students will learn about the importance of the Rollin Sisters in history.