getting-to-geography

Getting to Know Geography!

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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”

Evolution
Cultures
Impact (economic, social, political)
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

We sure did learn!!!

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EDIBLE MAP PROJECT

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EDIBLE MAP PROJECT

What is the importance of Geography?

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Geography- importance of each region’s development using the five themes of geography

Geography counts for the largest portion of the 7th grade Social Studies CRCT- 35%

Map Quiz and Geography Assignment

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This week students will be assigned a color- coded map activity to study for an upcoming Map Quiz. The map was labeled based on standards:

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

a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.

b. Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia; include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.

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.

d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia’s development.

Let's Rap About It!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:53:35 +0100

How are you feeling about Social Studies? Does it seem like Reading or Writing can be bland sometimes? Well this year you will have the opportunity to spice it up. We will be using Flocabulary- videos and assessments, which is a strategic interdisciplinary curriculum that uses hip hop beats to intrigue students into the lesson. This will not replace our traditional learning process, but be an enganging enhancement.
Here is an example of a rap students viewed on Friday, based on the forms of government, which was previously taught earlier that week:

http://www.flocabulary.com/forms-of-government/

Welcome to 8th Grade Georgia History

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Check each page regularly for assignments and trivia.