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Unpacking the StandardsThe Geography of
Georgia/Georgias Beginnings

• 8th Grade Social Studies
• Mr. Short

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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
• http//picasso.cobbk12.org/

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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.

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Geography 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).

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Unit 1 Geog. of GA/GAs BeginningsLesson 1
Where in the World is GA?
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Lesson 1Where in the World is GA?

• SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with
  regard to physical features and location.

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Lesson 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.

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Lesson 1 Where in the World is GA?
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Unit 1 Geog. of GA/GAs BeginningsLesson 2
Georgias Regions and Features
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Lesson 2Georgias Regions and Features

• SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with
  regard to physical features and location.

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Lesson 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.

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Lesson 2 Georgias Regions and Features
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Unit 1 Geog. of GA/GAs BeginningsLesson 3
Prehistoric Peoples
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Lesson 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.

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Lesson 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.

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Lesson 3 Prehistoric Peoples