WHO'S WHO

 ACTIVITIES

Many famous people who have made history were born in or lived in South Carolina.  These people include political figures, musicians, actors, scientists, authors, and business people.  To learn more about some of these people from the past and the present use some of the following links, read a biography about the famous person,  look the person up in an encyclopedia, and/or use an electronic encyclopedia to discover more information about the person.

Choose a famous South Carolinians to research. You may present your fndings in one of the following ways:

1.  You may make a timeline of their life showing their birthdate, important events, accomplishments, and awards.

2.  You may prepare an oral report about this person and  present  it as a TV news event.

3.  You may create a list of interview questions about this person and give them to someone in your  class who will do the interview. Prepare to do an interview for the class live or on video with you acting as the famous person.

4. You may prepare and present a PowerPoint slide show about the famous person.

Track Down

• Research a famous South Carolinian
• Determine their period in history
• Locate and plan a visit to their place of residence

  Interview
 

• Research a South Carolinian of the past
• Prepare questions to ask
• Determine a time and place to meet
• Plan your wardrobe
• Prepare a report on your interview

   Hello Dolly

• Research a South Carolinian of the past
• Determine their period in history
• Research fashions of that period
• Design and make a period costume
• Prepare a 12" doll
• 1) Design hairstyle
• 2) Dress doll in prepared costume