SC Council for the Social Studies

Plessy v. Ferguson: The Legal Origins of Segregation - Lesson plan In this lesson, students explore the legal origins of segregation by analyzing the Plessy v. Ferguson case.

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A cool spin on this would be a trip through SC and include SC 250 locations /stops

Looking for a good end of year project? Turn America's Geography into a road trip adventure! 🚗

Students plan a cross-country trip through all 5 regions, choosing landmarks, mapping their route, and tracking time and distance.

Teachers love it!
⭐ “My freshmen really got into this… they even checked gas prices and road construction!”
⭐ “A great resource for helping my 8th graders get familiar with the states!”

Includes editable Google Docs, pacing guide, rubric, and sample plans!

Position statement alert!!

"For students in grades 5 through 8, social studies is a critical part of their educational journey, where they begin to explore history, geography, civics, economics, and culture in a deeper, more interconnected way."

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This 1933 map of Pierpont subdivision, surveyed by Richard C. Rhett for the Pierpont Corporation, shows lots laid out along the Ashley River. The area was named for Reverend Benjamin Pierpont, who came to Charleston in 1691 to preach at the Congregational Church and who was granted the land in 1695.
The early 20th century saw a boom in the development of subdivisions in the greater Charleston area, as more cars filled the roads and notable bridges, like the Ashley River Bridge and Cooper River Bridge, were built to make travel easier. Throughout the month, we will be sharing plans and advertisements for early subdivision developments, showing how land was developed from agricultural use into the neighborhoods we recognize today.

The South Carolina Federation of Museums is now seeking sponsors for the 2026 Annual Conference in Aiken, South Carolina!

This year’s theme, Witness to History: Place, Storytelling & Collective Memory, will bring together museum professionals, cultural organizations, and community leaders from across the state for three days of learning, networking, and collaboration.

By partnering with SCFM 2026, you’ll help support professional development, advocacy, and the continued preservation and sharing of South Carolina’s stories. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels.

📍 Aiken, South Carolina
📅 September 9–11, 2026

Learn more and become a sponsor here:
https://scmuseums.com/scfm2026/2026-sponsor/ or by emailing [email protected].

Fresh off the press! Check it out!! President's update, Board Nominations, Presentations, AWARDS, Summer Opportunities, 250 info, even info on free wills- this is a great source of information for SC Educators!
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Check out this great opportunity!
You’re invited to the 2026 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education, taking place
June 22-24. At this free, virtual professional learning conference, educators will explore the
latest practices in accurate, meaningful teaching about the Holocaust in ELA and social
studies. Get questions answered by Museum historians and experienced educators through
more interactive sessions. Plus free books and resources (while supplies last). Register now at
ushmm.org/2026BelferLeaders

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