A note regarding sources
These primary sources were gathered for and by Teaching American History participants, to help tie broader themes of American History to South Carolina events and people. With primary sources, students interpret historical events through the words and images left by real people inhabiting a living past. Further, local primary sources personalize broad topics, providing powerful experiences in constructing historical understanding. Working with primary sources develops critical analysis and creative thinking. Of course, primary documents can also be used to teach English and language arts, math, and science.
This collection consists primarily of written or typed documents. Other types of primary sources accessible through the cultural institutions, such as artifacts, objects, art, buildings, or geographic locations, can be incorporated into the teaching of history. Such sources can be “read” in much the same way as words. Most exciting, cultural institutions are willing to share their resources and their passion for history with teachers and students.
Statement on use and reproduction
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