Richland School District One Proudly announces Partnership with the American Red Cross
 In celebration of the American Red Cross national touring exhibition, Richland One has produced a K - 8th grade curriculum portfolio highlighting the major functions and history of the Red Cross. The "Our National Treasure: The American Red Cross," curriculum portfolio features lessons covering topics such as Red Cross Diaster Services, Blood and Biomedical Services, International Services, Service to Armed Forces and Veterans, and Health and Safety. The lesson plans are aligned with State Standards, hands-on and interactive.
Click here to view and print the "Our National Treasure:
The American Red Cross" Curriculum Portfolio
(Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The lesson plan writers include:
Ms. Mary Bostic
Elementary Social Studies Consultant
Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County School District One)
Curriculum Writing Focus: Heritage (Elementary-Level and Middle-Level)
Dr. Traci Young Cooper
Director, Office of Extended Day Programs
Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County School District One)
Curriculum Writing Focus: Health and Safety (Elementary-Level and Middle-Level)
Dr. Jane Eason
Secondary Social Studies Consultant
Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County School District One)
Curriculum Writing Focus: Call-to-Action (Elementary-Level and Middle-Level)
Ms. Kamela West
Social Studies Teacher, Gibbes Middle School
Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County School District One)
Curriculum Writing Focus: Services to Armed Forces and Veterans
Ms. Alexandria Williams
Science Teacher, W.G. Sanders Middle School
Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County School District One)
Curriculum Writing Focus: Blood and Biomedical (Elementary-Level and Middle-Level)
Ms. Latayna Williams
Social Studies Teacher, W.G. Sanders Middle School
Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County School District One)
Curriculum Writing Focus: Disaster Services (Elementary-Level and Middle-Level)
The "Our National Treasure: The American Red Cross" exhibit will open March 14 and run through June 30 at the South Carolina State Museum. Exhibit guests will learn about Clara Barton, the founder of the American Association of the Red Cross (now the American Red Cross) and other American Red Cross historical pioneers. Clara Barton was a former Massachusetts schoolterach and government worker who became famous for her care of wounded soldiers during the Civil War. The museum premier will also feature interactive exhibits and an impressive array of American Red Cross artifacts, photographs and personal stories collected over many years.
For more information on Our National Treasure: The American Red Cross, visit the South Carolina State Museum's website, www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
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