Transcript Unpacking the Standards”

“Unpacking the Standards”:
The Geography of Georgia/
Georgia’s Beginnings
8th Grade Social Studies
Mr. Short
What are Standards?
Standards are what we as teachers are
supposed to teach and what you as
students are supposed to learn. Every
subject has its own standards which can
be found online at:
http://picasso.cobbk12.org/
“Unpacking the Standards”
For each Social Studies Unit we work on
this year, we will “unpack” the standards
(breaking them down so we can
understand what we are supposed to
learn). “Unpacking” the standards will
be the basis of note taking in our class.
Geography of GA Standards
There are three standards for Unit 1:
Geography of Georgia/Georgia’s
Beginnings. We will “unpack” each
standard, then we will work together to
learn all the information necessary for
us to complete our objectives
(mastering each standard).
Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s Beginnings
Lesson 1: Where in the World is GA?
Verbs
Nouns
Lesson 1:
Where in the World is GA?
SS8G1
The student will describe Georgia
with regard to physical features
and location.
Find the major verbs and
nouns and label them on
your “T” Chart.
Lesson 1:
Where in the World is GA?
Element a.
Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation,
continent, and hemispheres.
Element d.
Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's
development.
Lesson 1: Where in the World is GA?
Verbs
•Locate
•Evaluate
Nouns
• Georgia in relation to:
1. Region
2. Nation
3. Continent
4. Hemispheres
• Impact of:
5. Climate
Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s Beginnings
Lesson 2: Georgia’s Regions and Features
Verbs
Nouns
Lesson 2:
Georgia’s Regions and Features
SS8G1
The student will describe Georgia
with regard to physical features and
location.
Find the major verbs and
nouns and label them on
your “T” Chart.
Lesson 2:
Georgia’s Regions and Features
Element b.
Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia;
include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and
Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal
Plain.
Element 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.
Lesson 2: Georgia’s Regions and Features
Verbs
•Describe
•Locate and Evaluate
Nouns
• Geographic Regions of GA:
1. Blue Ridge Mountains
2. Valley and Ridge
3. Appalachia Plateau
4. Piedmont
5. Coastal Plain
• Importance of key physical
features on development of GA:
6. Fall Line
7. Okefenokee Swamp
8. Appalachian Mountains
9. Chattahoochee and
Savannah Rivers
10.Barrier Islands
Unit 1: Geog. of GA/GA’s Beginnings
Lesson 3: Prehistoric Peoples
Verbs
Nouns
Lesson 3:
Prehistoric Peoples
SS8H1
The student will evaluate the
development of Native American
cultures and the impact of
European exploration and
settlement on the Native American
cultures in Georgia.
Lesson 3:
Prehistoric Peoples
Find the major verbs and
nouns and label them on
your “T” Chart.
Element a.
Describe the evolution of Native American cultures
(Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian)
prior to European contact.
Lesson 3: Prehistoric Peoples
Verbs
•Describe
Nouns
• Evolution of Native American
cultures prior to European
contact:
1. Paleo
2. Archaic
3. Woodland
4. Mississippian