Getting to Geography

Unit: Georgia’s Beginnings                                      Chapters 1-3                                                  # of Days: 14

Key Concept(s) 

People, Places, & Environment-

 Migration/Movement

Standards/Elements

SS8H1, SS8G1

Unit Essential Questions

·         In what ways has geography played a role in Georgia’s growth and development?

1.        What is the relative location of GA in terms of hemisphere, continent, nation, region and global position?

2.        What are the significant geographic regions of GA and how have they impacted GA’s growth and development?

3.        How has climate played a role in GA’s growth and development?

4.        How has our population effected the environment?

• How did various developments in the culture of indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through European contact?

               1.     What impact did environment and movement have on the development of the prehistoric indigenous American

                             cultures?

Content

• Cardinal and relative direction

• Geographic regions,  key physical features & characteristics

• Weather & climate impact

• Population & environmental issues

• Prehistoric/Historic Cultures

• Migration

• European contact

Key Terms/Vocabulary – “Language of the Standard/Elements”

1. Evolution

2. Cultures

3. Impact (economic, social, political)

4. Geographic region, nation, continent, hemisphere

Skills

• Describe GA with regard to physical features and location

• Evaluate the development of Native American cultures

• Explain how the increased population has effected our environment

• Explain how exposure to new cultures can have positive and negative effects

• Analyze the reasons for European exploration and settlement