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Dickerson needs these funds to:
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Purchase One Additional Laptop Cart
Invest in Learning Commons
Invest in STEAM Sound Engineering Class
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2. Welcome to Georgia Studies Ms. Berry
20 years in Cobb County
Cobb County History
4th year at Dickerson
Social Studies background

3. The Role Georgia Played in American History
8th Grade Social Studies Standards
Exploration and Settlement
Colonial Period
American Revolution
Land Policies
Technology
Indian Removal
New South Era
Westward Expansion
WWI
Great Depression
WWII
Post WWII
Civil Rights
Modern Georgia

4. What do students learn in Ga. Studies?
Geography
Georgia’s Location
5 Geographic Regions
Key Physical Features
Importance of Water
Transportation
Government
Foundation of Georgia’s government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial (Ga.)
Juvenile Justice System (Ga.)
Local Governments (Ga.)
Economics
Transportation Systems
Georgia-based Companies
Personal Finances

5. How will students learn in Ga. Studies?
Instructional Methods
Resources
Collaborative Groups
Partner Work
Independent Study-Importance of Water
Teacher directed
Technology integration
Textbook
Primary Sources
GPB Digital Textbook
New Georgia Encyclopedia
Georgia Info

6. How will I know what students have learned?
Multimedia presentations
Movies
Green screen Technology
Timelines
Choice of products
Assessments
Test/Quizzes
Writing
Essays
DBQ’s
Short
Extension Activities
Virtual Field Trips
History in your back yard
For Example…
Georgia’s Location Lecture
Scavenger Hunt for class procedure
Student took online learning survey
Road Trip (partners) online research
Choice Board –Georgia Story
Technology to research regions of Georgia collaboratively
Collaborative Groups for the Zombie Apocalypse
Reading Guide with the textbook to determine the importance of Georgia’s water

7. Grading Weights 35% Tests/Projects/Writing 30% Quizzes
25% Daily Classwork
5% Homework
5% Mid-Term/Final

8. The Blog-http://www. cobblearning
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9. AC Courses
The course framework and instructional strategies for this course are differentiated in content, pacing, process skills emphasis, and expectation of student outcomes from the typical 8th grade Social Studies course. Course content has been designed for mastery and extension of state and district performance standards. The course is appropriate for students who have high achievement and interest in Social Studies. Dickerson Middle School has established criteria and guidelines to identify students who will be successful in this course. Students are placed in this class according to specified indicators of demonstrated exceptional ability and motivation. Students must meet continuation criteria (80%) to remain in the class. The ALP policy will be followed concerning probation.

10. What comes next…… *Last year’s guidelines
Social studies is highly recommended for freshmen, but it is not required and will count as an elective. 
Placement decisions for Walton are made in January/February
Grades in the first semester determine placement!!
*Freshmen World Geography:  (8th graders with a B or below) Has a “B” or lower class average to pre- register for 92 level classes along with teacher recommendations. Do not underestimate the rigor of these classes as they are college-preparatory in order to meet the Carnegie unit requirements. 
*AP Human Geography:  (8th graders with an A) Maintain a running “A” average to pre-register for honors along with teacher recommendations.  Motivation, organization, and love of the subject is highly needed for success in these rigorous classes.  Placement is reviewed at the end of the school year for possible changes. 
What interests your child? What are they involved in after school?
Math
Science
Literature/Writing
Languages
Geography
*Last year’s guidelines