There are over 41,000 miles of road in South Carolina. Like veins in a body’s circulatory system, they connect the busy cities and small towns to each other, each serving a vital role throughout our state. It’s at these vessels of transportation where you can find some of the most heart-stirring sights. So, strap in as we hit the road and explore scenic highway 81...From the Sky!
There are over 41,000 miles of road in South Carolina. Like veins in a body’s circulatory system, they connect the busy cities and small towns to each other, each serving a vital role throughout our state. It’s at these vessels of transportation where you can find some of the most heart-stirring sights. So, strap in as we hit the road and explore scenic highway 81...From the Sky!
Standards
- 1-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how government functions and how government affects families.
- Earth Science: Earth’s Natural Resources
- 5-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the continued westward expansion of the United States.
- 3-5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the major developments in South Carolina in the late nineteenth and the twentieth century.
- 8-6 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role of South Carolina in the nation in the early twentieth century.
Resources
Highway 81 Video Questions | From the Sky
While viewing the Highway 81 Garden From the Sky video, keep students engaged with these video questions.
View AssetHighway 81 Student Activity | From the Sky
In this engaging activity, students conduct research and have the opportunity to use their geography skills by creating a map!
View AssetHighway 81 Video Handout Activity | From the Sky
After having students watch the From the Sky episode “Highway 81”, students can use this handout to create an itinerary for a South Carolina visitor.
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