1. DMS Foundation needs YOU!
Invest in your children’s future by joining us to achieve our goal to raise $100,000.
Dickerson needs these funds to:
Employ Before School Study Hall Monitor – gives all students option of 8am drop off to attend intramurals, clubs and study/help sessions. This resource is unique to Dickerson and will not be offered if funding is not available.
Purchase One Additional Laptop Cart
Invest in Learning Commons
Invest in STEAM Sound Engineering Class
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2. Georgia Studies
Ms. Crain

3. A little about me…. 10th year of teaching.
9th year of teaching at Dickerson
Certified background in Social Studies P-12

4. What do students learn in Ga. Studies?
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
History
Modern Georgia

5. What do students learn in Ga. Studies?
Geography
5 Geographic Regions
Key Physical Features
Importance of Water
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

6. How will students learn in Ga. Studies?
Collaborative Groups-Zombie Apocalypse
Partner Work
Independent Study-Importance of Water
Teacher directed
Technology based-Road Trip, 5 Regions
Multimedia presentations
Webquests
Choice of products-My Georgia Story
Primary Sources
GPB Digital Textbook
New Georgia Encyclopedia
Grading Weights
35% Tests/Projects/
Writing
30% Quizzes
25% Daily Classwork
5% Homework
5% Mid-Term/Final

7. The Blog-http://www. cobblearning
The Blog- Remind-subscribe with or w/o the app
Remind is a text service I use to send out reminders or alerts.
This is not a requirement and may not be sent daily
If you only check the blog you will have the same information
Class
# to text
Message to enter
Georgia Studies
81010
@gscrain

8. 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

9. Communication is Key!