Success Starter: October 22, 2018 What are your responsibilities as a student? Specifically, how should you handle: Boredom/you understand before the rest of the class Confusion over directions in class Confusion over homework Confusion/most people understand but you don’t Organization Missing or “lost” assignments Class participation

New Grading Policy Grades are grades; no more 50% for zeros or below 50% - school policy If you pass the test, I will change your formative grades (even zeros) to whatever your summative grade is (assuming it is higher). You need to double-check at the END of the quarter. The Social Studies Fair is NOT subject to this policy.

Standards Focus SS8H3 Explain significant factors that affected westward expansion in Georgia between 1789 and 1840. Explain reasons for the establishment of the University of Georgia, and for the westward movement of Georgia’s capitals. Evaluate the impact of land policies pursued by Georgia; include the headright system, land lotteries, and the Yazoo Land Fraud. Explain how technological developments, including the cotton gin and railroads, had an impact on Georgia’s growth. Describe the role of William McIntosh in the removal of the Creek from Georgia. Analyze how key people (John Ross, John Marshall, and Andrew Jackson) and events (Dahlonega Gold Rush and Worcester v. Georgia) led to the removal of the Cherokees from Georgia known as the Trail of Tears.

Work Session: Periods 1 and 2 Discuss – how can conflict cause change? Read p. 325-338; use iPads to go to New Georgia Encyclopedia; use workbooks (approval required) to prepare for constructed response Constructed Response: What were the reasons for the establishment of the University of Georgia, and for the westward movement of Georgia’s capitals? HOMEWORK: read p. 325-338 for TOMORROW

Work Session: Periods 3-5 Read p. 325-338 OR read workbooks (approval required) OR read packets to prepare for constructed response. DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!!!! Constructed Response: What were the reasons for the establishment of the University of Georgia, and for the westward movement of Georgia’s capitals? HOMEWORK: read p. 325-338 for TOMORROW