Posted by M. Dewberry on Saturday, June 25, 2016,
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Unit: Georgia’s Beginnings Chapters 1-3 # of Days: 14
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Key Concept(s)
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People, Places,
& Environment-
Migration/Movement
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Standards/Elements
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SS8H1, SS8G1
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Unit Essential
Questions
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In what
ways has geography played a role in Georgia’s growth and development?
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What is the relative location of G... |
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We sure did learn!!!
Posted by M. Dewberry on Saturday, September 21, 2013,
EDIBLE MAP PROJECT
Posted by M. Dewberry on Saturday, September 21, 2013,
What is the importance of Geography?
Posted by M. Dewberry on Tuesday, January 17, 2012,
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%
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Map Quiz and Geography Assignment
Posted by M. Dewberry on Wednesday, September 14, 2011,
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 impor...
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Let's Rap About It!
Posted by M. Dewberry on Sunday, August 21, 2011,
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 ...
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Welcome to 8th Grade Georgia History
Posted by M. Dewberry on Thursday, August 4, 2011,
Check each page regularly for assignments and trivia.
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