A Field Trip to the State Legislature
- On-site Activity/Teacher Led, Tour Guide
Grade Level: 8
Content Area: History
Time to Complete:
1 to 1.5 hours
Title of Lesson:
A Field Trip to the State
Legislature
South Carolina
State Standards Addressed:
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8-7 |
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of South Carolina's economic revitalization during
World War II and the latter 20th century. |
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8-7.1 |
Summarize the significant aspects of
economic growth experienced by South Carolina during and following
World War II, including the contributions of Governor Strom Thurmond
in promoting economic growth; the creation of the State Development
Board and the technical education system; the benefits of a good
road system, a sea port and the Savannah River site, and the
scarcity of labor unions. |
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8-7.2 |
Provide examples of the expanding role
of tourism in South Carolina's economy, including the growth of
resorts and development along the coast and the expanding
transportation systems that allowed greater access to recreational
areas. |
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8-7.3 |
Explain how the increased
industrialization and mechanization, the reduction in cotton and the
emigration of African Americans resulted from and contributed to
agricultural decline in South Carolina. |
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8-7.4 |
Explain the factors that influenced the
economic opportunities of African-American South Carolinians during
the latter 20th century, including racial discrimination, the Briggs
v. Elliot case, the integration of public facilities and the civil
rights movement, agricultural decline and statewide educational
improvement. |
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8-7.5 |
Explain the economic impact of 20th
century events on South Carolina, including the opening and closing
of military bases, the development of industries, the influx of new
citizens and the expansion of port facilities. |
Lesson Description:
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Located in the heart of Columbia, the SC State House and its grounds
are the center of the state's government. Through
participation in activities the students will: |
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discuss and share their concerns
with the district's legislator |
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learn and appreciate the challenges
of the legislative process |
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discover how a bill becomes a law |
Objectives:
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meet and share their concerns with
their district's representative |
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observe and describe the legislative
process in physical terms |
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draw conclusions about the nature of
the legislative process |
Focus Questions:
| 1. |
What are important stages in the
legislative process? |
| 2. |
How do concerns of constituents
impact the legislative process? |
Materials/Equipment/Resources
(provided on site):
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Handouts: |
Outline of
Legislative Process |
Teacher Preparation:
| 1. |
Review Rules of Conduct with
students. |
| 2. |
Read/review "Teacher Background". |
| 3. |
Complete pre-site activities with
students. |
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4. |
If you would like your students to
meet with your district representative at the State House, you need
contact them to set up an appointment.
For information about how to contact
your district representative, please visit these websites:
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Procedures:
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1. |
Arrive at State House where the tour
staff will meet you. |
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2. |
Students
will participate in guided activities with the teacher and chaperone
assistance. |
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