1. Unit One: Connecting Themes Used in Georgia Studies

2. Bellringer questions Respond to each question and record it on a sheet of paper: 1.Are conflicts and disagreements between individuals always wrong? 2.How did our national government receive its’ power and authority? Where did that power come from? 3.Why do we pay a lot of taxes to our local, state, and federal government? 4.How do teenagers in New York or Los Angeles live differently than those in Columbus? Why?

3. In this unit, we will introduce ourselves to the new themes which will be featured prominently throughout our course in Georgia Studies 1.Location 2.Individuals, Groups and Institutions 3.Conflict and Change 4.Movement/Migration 5.Technological Innovations 6.Distribution of Power 7.Governanace 8.Rule of Law 9.Technological Innovation

4. #1 Location... Location affects a society’s economy, culture, and development.

6. On a sheet of paper, define “Your Life in Columbus” using a Circle Map. ** (i.e. how people dress, houses, foods, activities during free time, weather, religion, etc.) **try using drawings and images in place of words **outside of largest circle write what part you think are unique (special) to Columbus (or Georgia). **How would your lifestyle change if Columbus was 20 degrees colder?

7. #2 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions... The actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society through intended and unintended consequences.

8. Essential Questions for Individuals, Groups, and Institutions 1.How might the actions of a few students (positive or negative) bring consequences for an entire class? 2.Who has inspired you in your life? Who do you look up to? Who is your hero?

10. Using the back of the same sheet of paper, draw a Bubble Map. In the center of the Bubble Map, either write a person’s name that you admire or draw a picture of the individual. **In the outer bubbles use adjectives to describe this person **You must have at least 6 outer bubbles.

11. #3 Conflict and Change... When there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result

12. Essential Question for Conflict and Change How might conflict among family members result in change for that family?

13. #4 Movement/Migration... The movement or migration of people and ideas affects all societies involved.

14. Essential Questions for Movement/Migration 1.How does your class change when a new student moves in? 2.Have you had any personal experiences with individuals from a different part of the state, region of the country, or from another culture?

15. #5 Technological Innovation... Technological innovations have consequences, both intended and unintended, for a society.

16. Essential Questions for Technological Innovations 1.How has the “social media” (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.,) both benefited and harmed school? 2. What technological innovations have impacted the way you are taught and the way you study?

17. #6 Distribution of Power... the distribution of power in government is a product of existing documents and laws combined with contemporary value and beliefs.

18. Essential Question for Distribution of Power 1.Why is the power structure at your school set up the way it is? 2.How is power divided in your family?

20. In the Tree Map, classify how power and responsibilities are distributed in your family or who ever lives in your household. Include all family members and mention their normal duties, roles, and/or chores. From the information, develop a conclusion and write a couple sentences related to it (i.e. _______has too much power. _______ does all the chores, while _______ does nothing)

21. #7 Governance... As a society increases in complexity and interacts with other societies, the complexity of the government also increases.

22. Essential Questions for Governance 1.How might rules, responsibilities, and expectations change when there is a change in your family (new siblings, divorce, grandparent moving in)? 2. How do rules change in sports from “youth leagues” to professional sports?

23. #8 Production, Distribution, and Consumption... The production, distribution, and consumption of goods/services prudced by the society are affected by the location, customs, beliefs, and laws of the society.

24. Essential questions for Production, Distribution, and Consumption 1.Who decides the price of shoes? Gas? IPods, Blackberries, or Smart phones? 2.What effects did the recent recession have (or still does) on people in Columbus?

25. #9 Rule of Law... In a democracy, rule of law influences the behavior of citizens, establishes procedures for making policies, and limits the power of government.

26. Essential Questions for Rule of Law 1.What prevents authority figures from abusing their power? 2. Why should you (or shouldn’t you) have all laws and rules written down in an official document?

27. Draw a circle map similar to the one used for the theme Location. Yet this time write Constitution in the center circle and define it with short phrases. If you are not sure, just take an educated quess. Next, outside of the larger circle, mention your sources or how you know about the Constitution.