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Standard USHC.5.CC

USHC.5.CC Evaluate continuities and changes during the Civil Rights Movement and other subsequent movements for equal rights.

Grade(s): 11

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

Echoes of the Black Experience: Hip Hop and Toni Morrison

Lesson

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education

This lesson explores how Toni Morrison and hip-hop artists use storytelling techniques and cultural references to depict life experiences and challenges.

On Morrison and Marigolds | Echoes & Insights

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Dr. Nancy Tolson examines the symbolism of Toni Morrison's "marigolds" and discusses how South Carolina has been fertile ground for more marigolds to bloom, including works from Jacqueline Woodson and...

On Morrison and Hip Hop | Echoes & Insights

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Explore connections between the literary works of Toni Morrison and themes in hip-hop culture. Dr. Toby Jenkins discusses how both Morrison’s narratives and hip-hop reflect social realities...

Contextualizing Black Women’s Writing in the 1980’s | Echoes & Insights

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Dr. Nancy Tolson discusses the significance of Black women's writing in the 1980s, contextualizing their literary contributions within historical and cultural frameworks. She highlights how these...

#MorrisonGrayMatter| Echoes & Insights

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Shontavia Johnson discusses how Toni Morrison is able to survived by finding joy in the face of adversity, a shared experience amongst black girls and women.

Civil Rights Spotlight: Mac Arthur Goodwin and The Fight for Civil Rights Through Music

Lesson

Grades: 5, 8, 11

In recognition of September's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Mac Arthur Goodwin, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil Rights...

Clifton B. Newman and Brown v. Board of Education in South Carolina

Lesson

Grades: 5, 8, 11

In recognition of May's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Clifton B. Newman, students will explore the case, Brown v. Board of Education that inspired Judge Newman...

Cecil Williams SC Civil Rights Museum Scavenger Hunt

Lesson

Grades: 5, 8, 9, 10, 11

Scavenger Hunt for the Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum

The World of Cecil Part Two Viewing Guide

Lesson

Grades: 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, Higher Education

This resource was created to engage students in the viewing of "The World of Cecil"documentary. This guide covers part two of the series.

The World Of Cecil Part One Viewing Guide

Lesson

Grades: 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, Higher Education

This resource was created to engage students in the viewing of "The World of Cecil"documentary. This guide covers part one of the series.

Brown v. School District No.20

Lesson

Grades: 8

The month of February in the South Carolina African American History Calendar features the case of Brown v. School District No. 20, Charleston, SC. This lesson explores the issues of the case, the...

Memorializing A'ja Wilson

Lesson

Grades: 8, 11

In celebration of being chosen as the January honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson explores the accomplishments and contributions of A'ja Wilson and how...

Famous African American Entertainers from South Carolina | Carolina Snaps

Video

Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

There are many well-known African American entertainers from South Carolina, who made history. Let’s find out about a few: Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates worked as a child laborer in a cotton mill, where he...

Booker T. Washington High School and Florence Benson Elementary School: A Perspective of Brown Vs. Board of Education

Lesson

Grades: 5, 8, 11

Students will understand and analyze the impact of the Brown vs. Board of Education court case and how it changed the lives of American citizens and public schools.

Lamar High School: A Perspective of Brown Vs. Board of Education

Lesson

Grades: 5, 8, 11

Students will understand and analyze the impact of the Brown vs. Board of Education court case and how it changed the lives of American citizens and public schools.

Modjeska Monteith Simkins House - Video Guide

Document

Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Students will use the first 7 questions to help follow the content discussed in the video. The last 2 questions are open-ended questions. Use questions 9 and 10 to start an open discussion on the...

Lamar High School Overview | Let's Go!

Video

Grades: 5 8 11

Lamar High School in Darlington County, South Carolina, was the site of an attack on school buses carrying African American students to the campus on March 3, 1970. In January 1970, the 4th Circuit...

Bettis Academy Overview | Let's Go!

Video

Grades: 5 8 11

Established in Trenton (Edgefield County) in 1881 by the Reverend Alexander Bettis, this school provided former enslaved African Americans and their children with a basic education of reading and...

3D VR - Lamar High School Gymnasium | Let's Go!

Interactive

Grades: 5 8 11

3D VR - Lamar High School | Let's Go!

Interactive

Grades: 5 8 11

Lamar High School Photo Gallery | Let's Go!

Photo

Grades: 5 8 11

Booker T. Washington H.S. & Florence C. Benson Elementary Overview | Let's Go!

Video

Grades: 5 8 11

From 1915-1974, Booker T. Washington High School served as a separate educational system for young African-Americans in Columbia, South Carolina. The school began with elementary grades and became a...

Penn Center Overview | Let's Go!

Video

Grades: 4 5 8 11

Penn Center is one of the most significant African American historical and cultural institutions in existence today. The historic campus is located on St. Helena Island, one of the most beautiful and...

3D VR - Bettis Academy | Let's Go!

Interactive

Grades: 5 8 11

Established in Trenton (Edgefield County) in 1881 by the Reverend Alexander Bettis, this school provided former enslaved African Americans and their children with a basic education of reading and...