It’s Not Easy Being Green (eighth grade)

Explore the history & complexities of South Carolina's agrarian society through an analytical tour of the Pee Dee History Gallery. What is indigo and how did it come to South Carolina? Students will observe first-hand the effect oxidation has on the indigo dyeing process through a dip & dye activity.

Gallery Tour: Pee Dee History Gallery - River
Studio Activity: Indigo Dip & Dye


SC SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS
Standard 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the development of South Carolina during the settlement and colonization of North America in the period of 1500–1756.
Indicator 8.1.CE: Analyze the factors that contributed to the development of South Carolina’s economic system and the subsequent impacts on different populations within the colony.
8.1.P: Summarize major events in the development of South Carolina which impacted the economic, political, and social structure of the colony.
Indicator 8.1.E: Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to examine multiple perspectives and influences of the economic, political, and social effects of South Carolina’s settlement and colonization on the development of various forms of government across the colonies.