South Carolina - Intro to SC History
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7th - 8th Grade
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Katie Manning
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South Carolina: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
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A Compass Rose
A compass rose shows direction on a map.
A compass rose shows both Cardinal Directions and Intermediate Directions.
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Multiple Choice
According to the Compass Rose, in what direction will we find South Carolina?
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Relative Location
When we talk about something's relative location, we mean in terms of it position in relation to something else.
For example, South Carolina's location in relation to the United States is Southeast.
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Relative Location
When we talk about something's relative location, we mean in terms of its position in relation to something else.
For example: South Carolina's location in relation to the World is the North and Western Hemisphere.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements is true regarding relative location in South Carolina?
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Fill in the Blanks
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Lines of Latitude
Lines of latitude are drawn East to West as if they are going around Earth's waist like a belt.
Lines of latitude measure the distance (both North and South) from the Equator.
The Equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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Lines of Longitude
Lines of longitude are drawn from North to South as if they are going from head to the toes of Earth.
Lines of longitude measure the distance (both East and West) of the Prime Meridian.
The Prime Meridian is like the Equator and divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
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Multiple Choice
Lines of __________ are used to measure the distance North and South of the Equator
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Multiple Choice
Lines of ______ are used to measure the distance East and West of the Prime Meridian.
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Multiple Choice
TRIVIA TIME: Born in Barnwell, SC, this famous musician was known as the "Godfather of Soul" and had many hits such as "I Got You (I Feel Good)?"
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Multiple Choice
TRIVIA TIME: USC's mascot, The Fighting Gamecocks, pays homage to
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Absolute Location
By combining Longitude and Latitude, we can describe a place's absolute location.
York, SC is located 35N, 81.3W
Absolute location is used in GPS and other navigation systems.
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Multiple Choice
Looking at the map, which of the following is the closest lines of latitude and longitude to Columbia, SC?
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Multiple Choice
TRIVIA TIME: Where is this building located?
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Fill in the Blanks
TRIVIA TIME: South Carolina produces three times more peaches than which state that is nicknamed the "Peach State?"
Type answer...
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Region
An area of the Earth with common characteristcs such as soil, vegetation, climate or landforms.
South Carolina has regions: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Sandhills, Inner/Outer Coast Plains, and the Coastal Zone
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Physical Features
Include the landforms found within a region such as rivers, islands, swamps, hills, mountains, or plains.
South Carolina has many physical features depending on the region.
Some examples are: Sassafras Mountain, Congaree Swamp, and the Barrier Islands.
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Multiple Select
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Poll
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Multiple Choice
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Morgan Island, SC
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