“Unpacking the Standards”: The Geography of Georgia/ Georgia’s Beginnings 8 th 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:

“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).

Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s Beginnings Lesson 1: Where in the World is GA? NounsVerbs

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.Region 2.Nation 3.Continent 4.Hemispheres Impact of: 5.Climate Locate Evaluate NounsVerbs

Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s Beginnings Lesson 2: Georgia’s Regions and Features NounsVerbs

Lesson 2: Georgia’s Regions and Features SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

Lesson 2: Georgia’s Regions and Features 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. 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 Mountains 2.Valley and Ridge 3.Appalachian Plateau 4.Piedmont 5.Coastal Plain Importance of key physical features on development of GA: 6.Fall Line 7.Okefenokee Swamp 8.Appalachian Mountains 9.Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers 10.Barrier Islands Describe Locate and Evaluate NounsVerbs

Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s Beginnings Lesson 3: Prehistoric Peoples NounsVerbs

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 Peoples Element 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.Paleo 2.Archaic 3.Woodland 4.Mississippian Describe NounsVerbs