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1Unpacking the StandardsThe Geography of
Georgia/Georgias Beginnings
- 8th Grade Social Studies
- Mr. Short
2What are Standards?
- Standards are what we as teachers are supposed to
teach and what you as students are supposed to
learn. Every subject has its own standards which
can be found online at - http//picasso.cobbk12.org/
3Unpacking the Standards
- For each Social Studies Unit we work on this
year, we will unpack the standards (breaking
them down so we can understand what we are
supposed to learn). Unpacking the standards
will be the basis of note taking in our class.
4Geography of GA Standards
- There are three standards for Unit 1 Geography
of Georgia/Georgias Beginnings. We will
unpack each standard, then we will work
together to learn all the information necessary
for us to complete our objectives (mastering each
standard).
5Unit 1 Geog. of GA/GAs BeginningsLesson 1
Where in the World is GA?
6Lesson 1Where in the World is GA?
- SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with
regard to physical features and location.
7Lesson 1Where in the World is GA?
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on
your T Chart.
- Element a.
- Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation,
continent, and hemispheres. - Element d.
- Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's
development.
8Lesson 1 Where in the World is GA?
9Unit 1 Geog. of GA/GAs BeginningsLesson 2
Georgias Regions and Features
10Lesson 2Georgias Regions and Features
- SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with
regard to physical features and location.
11Lesson 2Georgias Regions and Features
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on
your T Chart.
- Element b.
- Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia
include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and
Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal
Plain. - Element c.
- Locate and evaluate the importance of key
physical features on the development of Georgia
include the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp,
Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah
Rivers, and barrier islands.
12Lesson 2 Georgias Regions and Features
13Unit 1 Geog. of GA/GAs BeginningsLesson 3
Prehistoric Peoples
14Lesson 3Prehistoric Peoples
- SS8H1 The student will evaluate the development
of Native American cultures and the impact of
European exploration and settlement on the Native
American cultures in Georgia.
15Lesson 3Prehistoric Peoples
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on
your T Chart.
- Element a.
- Describe the evolution of Native American
cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and
Mississippian) prior to European contact.
16Lesson 3 Prehistoric Peoples