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Georgia Studies Unit Plan

Topic: Georgia’s Beginnings

Essential Questions: How does where you are from affect how you live?

Standards:

SS8H1 The student will evaluate the development of Native American cultures andthe impact of European exploration and settlement on the Native American culturesin Georgia.

a. Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and

Mississippian) prior to European contact.

SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features andlocation.

a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.

b. Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia; include the Blue Ridge Mountains,

Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.

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.

d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.

SS8G2 The student will explain how the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield-Jackson

International Airport, and Georgia’s deepwater ports, and the railroads help drive the state’seconomy.

a. Explain how the four transportation systems interact to provide domestic and internationalgoods to the people of Georgia.

b. Explain how the four transportation systems interact to provide producers and service providersin Georgia with national and international markets.

c. Explain how the four transportation systems provide jobs for Georgians.

SS8E1 The student will give examples of the kinds of goods and services producedin Georgia in different historical periods.

“I can…”
Learning Targets / Demonstration of Mastery of Standard
Knowledge Targets:
What do I need to know?
I can define … / Vocabulary
Appalachian Plateau Ridge and Valley Blue Ridge
Piedmont Coastal Plains Fall Line
Okefenokee Swamp Appalachian Mountains
Chattahoochee River Savannah River Barrier Islands
Climate Paleo Archaic
Woodland Mississippian
North and West hemisphere Southeast region
Interstate Seaport Rail Roads
Airport Hartsfield International Airport
Columbus Bainbridge Savannah
Brunswick
Reasoning Targets:
I can…
Explain
Analyze
Describe
State / I can locate Georgia in the region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
I can describe the five geographic regions of Georgia.
I can locate and evaluate the physical features of Georgia.
I can evaluate the impact of the four transportation systems on Georgia’s development.
I can evaluate the impact of the climate on Georgia’s development.
I can give examples of goods and services produced in Georgia.
I can describe the evolution of the Native American cultures in Georgia.
Skill Targets:
I can use specific skills to demonstrate understanding of this standard. / I can use a map to locate places.
I can read a table to describe the regions and physical features in Georgia.
I can analyze text to explain the impact of climate and transportation on the development of Georgia.
I can analyze images for details about Native American cultures.
I can use my notes to study for quizzes and the unit test.
Learning Targets / Demonstration of Mastery of Standard
Product Target:
I can create…
(some activities are subject to change) / I can create a map of Georgia.
I can write an explanation of the impact of climate and transportation on the development of Georgia
I can create a table to describe the regions, physical features, or the Native American cultures in Georgia.

What is my academic goal for this unit? How will I achieve this goal?

1
Just starting, Insufficient / 2
Yes, but …
Minimal understanding of this standard / 3
Yes,
I am proficient and understand the standard / 4
Wow! Excellent.
I am the expert in understanding this standard.
Less than 60% accurate in my understanding. / Between 60 to 74 % accurate in my understanding. / Between 75 to 89% accurate in my understanding. / 90% or greater accurate in my understanding.
I am not able to explain or define key concepts of the Civil War. / I am able to show some understanding of key concepts of the Civil War. / I am able to both explain and define most of the key concepts of the Civil War. / I am able to explain, define, and describe the key concepts of the Civil War.

Did I meet my academic goal? What did I do to earn the grade on this unit?

Guided Questions

The student will understand that the movement and migration of people and ideas affects all societies involved

  1. How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric Native Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period? (H1a, E1)
  1. What impact did environment have on the development of the prehistoric Native American cultures? (H1a, E1)

The student will understand that location affects a society’s economy, culture and development.

  1. Where is Georgia in terms of hemisphere, continent, nation, region and global position? (G1a)
  1. Which North American physiographic regions are found in Georgia and what are some distinguishing characteristics of each? (G1b)
  1. What is the relative location of these physiographic regions within the boundaries of the State? (G1b)
  1. How does the climate of Georgia impact its development?
  1. How do the four transportation systems impact the development of Georgia? (G2a,b,c)

The student will understand how particular physical and cultural features and climate have affected development of Georgia.

  1. What are the significant physical features of Georgia that have impacted its development? (G1c)
  1. How is the impact of these features manifested? (G1c)
  1. How has climate played a role in development? (G1d)