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“Unpacking the Standards”:The Geography of Georgia/Georgia’s Beginnings
8th Grade Social Studies
Mr. Short
What 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:
https://www.georgiastandards.org/
“Unpacking 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.
Geography of GA Standards
There are three standards for Unit 1: Geography of Georgia/Georgia’s 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).
5 W’s and H NotesWhile taking notes this year, we will utilize
the 5 W’s and H:– Who?– What?– When?– Where?– Why? – How?
Identification – Who or What is the term?
Context – When or Where something happened?
Connection – Why is this important? How does it connect to the GPS or the “Big Picture”?
Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s BeginningsLesson 1: Where in the World is GA?
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Lesson 1:Where in the World is GA?
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
Lesson 1:Where in the World is GA?Element a.Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation,
continent, and hemispheres.Element d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's
development.
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on
your “T” Chart.
Lesson 1: Where in the World is GA?
•Georgia in relation to:1. Region2. Nation3. Continent4. Hemispheres
• Impact of:5. Climate
• Locate
• Evaluate
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Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s BeginningsLesson 2: Georgia’s Regions and Features
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Lesson 2:Georgia’s Regions and FeaturesSS8G1
The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
Lesson 2:Georgia’s Regions and FeaturesElement 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.
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on
your “T” Chart.
Lesson 2: Georgia’s Regions and Features
•Geographic Regions of GA:1. Blue Ridge Mountains2. Valley and Ridge3. Appalachian Plateau4. Piedmont5. Coastal Plain
• Importance of key physical features on development of GA:
6. Fall Line7. Okefenokee Swamp8. Appalachian Mountains9. Chattahoochee and
Savannah Rivers10.Barrier Islands
• Describe
• Locate and Evaluate
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Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s BeginningsLesson 3: Prehistoric Peoples
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Lesson 3:Prehistoric 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.
Lesson 3:Prehistoric PeoplesElement a.
Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) prior to European contact.
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on
your “T” Chart.
Lesson 3: Prehistoric Peoples
•Evolution of Native American cultures prior to European contact:
1. Paleo2. Archaic3. Woodland4. Mississippian
• Describe
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