Lesson 1 - S.C. Geography | Conversations on S.C. History

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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in S.C. History.

SC Geography is discussed in four lessons:

Description of the Land of South Carolina
16th Century Travel
Climate
Impact of Geography on the History of South Carolina

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2011 - Social Studies [Elementary (3-5)]

Standard 3-1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of places and regions in South Carolina and the role of human systems in the state.
- 2011 - Social Studies [Elementary (3-5)]
  
  3-1.0 People utilize, adapt to, and modify the physical environment to meet their needs. They also identify regions based on geographic and human characteristics to help them interpret Earths complexity. To understand how people interact with the physical environment, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators:
  - 2011 - Social Studies [Elementary (3-5)]
    
    3-1.1 Categorize the six landform regions of South Carolinathe Blue Ridge, the Piedmont, the Sand Hills, the Inner Coastal Plain, the Outer Coastal Plain, and the Coastal Zone according to their climate, physical features, and natural resources.
  - 2011 - Social Studies [Elementary (3-5)]
    
    3-1.2 Describe the location and characteristics of significant features of South Carolina, including landforms; river systems such as the Pee Dee River Basin, the Santee River Basin, the Edisto River Basin, and the Savannah River Basin; major cities; and climate regions.
  - 2011 - Social Studies [Elementary (3-5)]
    
    3-1.3 Explain interactions between the people and the physical landscape of South Carolina over time, including the effects on population distribution, patterns of migration, access to natural resources, and economic development.

Lesson 1 - S.C. Geography | Conversations on S.C. History

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