Standard:
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Which direction do most rivers in Georgia flow?
A: South - Southeast
Today in Class:
Students continued working on the 5 regions flipbook that they started yesterday directions can be found at the link below. This project will be due at the end of class on Tuesday, September 2.
Directions: http://www.awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/
Homework:
Work on the notes for your project / finish taking notes on each region according to the directions on the handout I gave you yesterday.
Long term Assignments:
TBA
Today in Georgia History:
August 29, 1964 Tropical storm Cleo, just downgraded from a hurricane after devastating Florida, hit the southeast Georgia coast with with wind gusts up to 65 MPH and sustained winds of 50 MPH. Seven inches of rain fell on Savannah in five hours, causing flash flooding.
Link-O the day:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-948
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Geography Quiz / 5 Regions in Detail
Standard:
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
What region most of Georgia's lakes?
A: The Piedmont
Today in Class:
Students took a quiz over the geography that we have studied the last two weeks. Once the finished the quiz they had to list the 5 physiographic regions and give 5 facts for each using textbook pages 10 - 21 (i.e. location, type of agriculture, physical features, industry, and climate).
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Finish students created map if not finished in class.
Study your notes.
Long term Assignments:
TBA
Today in Georgia History:August 27, 1881 A deadly hurricane hit the coast of Georgia killing an estimate 700 people and leaving an unknown number homeless.
Link-O the day:
My Email Address:
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Mental Map versus Map Activity
Standard:
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
What is Georgia's tallest point?
A: Brasstown Bald
Today in Class:
Students compared the map they made last week (bsed on prior knowledge) with the map they have worked on the last two days. This allowed them to see how their prior knowledge differed from what they have learned. We then reviewed what we have learned over the last week in preparation for tomorrows quiz.
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Study your notes and Ch. 1 of the text for the quiz tomorrow.
Long term Assignments:
Geography Quiz Wednesday August 27.
Today in Georgia History:
August 26, 1864 Atlantans woke to find the Union siege of the city apparently lifted. Hearts were buoyed as many believed the empty trenches meant that Sherman had given up on the siege and Atlanta was saved. Actually, Sherman had launched a new strategy. Part of the withdrawn Union force was deployed to guard the Western & Atlantic railroad bridge crossing the Chattahoochee north of town. Most, however, were sent on a flanking movement around the west perimeter of Atlanta. Their goal was to organize far enough south of Atlanta that Hood would be forced to pull his Confederate forces out of the city.
Link-O the day:
http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/pdf/gacount4.pdf
Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
What is Georgia's tallest point?
A: Brasstown Bald
Today in Class:
Students compared the map they made last week (bsed on prior knowledge) with the map they have worked on the last two days. This allowed them to see how their prior knowledge differed from what they have learned. We then reviewed what we have learned over the last week in preparation for tomorrows quiz.
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Study your notes and Ch. 1 of the text for the quiz tomorrow.
Long term Assignments:
Geography Quiz Wednesday August 27.
Today in Georgia History:
August 26, 1864 Atlantans woke to find the Union siege of the city apparently lifted. Hearts were buoyed as many believed the empty trenches meant that Sherman had given up on the siege and Atlanta was saved. Actually, Sherman had launched a new strategy. Part of the withdrawn Union force was deployed to guard the Western & Atlantic railroad bridge crossing the Chattahoochee north of town. Most, however, were sent on a flanking movement around the west perimeter of Atlanta. Their goal was to organize far enough south of Atlanta that Hood would be forced to pull his Confederate forces out of the city.
Link-O the day:
http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/pdf/gacount4.pdf
Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
Monday, August 25, 2008
Student Created Maps Continued.
Standard:
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
What region are the barrier Islands in?
A: The Coastal Plain
Today in Class:
Students continued working on the Maps we started Friday. Students who did not finish were told to finish as homework. These maps will be compared to a map they created from what they knew with no references.
Georgia Map Activity:
Georgia Map Activity - Upload a Document to Scribd
Read this document on Scribd: Georgia Map Activity
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Finish students created map if not finished in class.
Study your notes.
Long term Assignments:
Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.
Geography Quiz Wednesday August 27.
Today in Georgia History:
August 25, 1864 The artillery bombardment of Atlanta ceased. That night Union troops north of the city quietly withdrew from their network of trenches and fortifications.
Link-O the day: http://geology.com/state-map/maps/georgia-rivers-map.gifMy
Email Address:robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
What region are the barrier Islands in?
A: The Coastal Plain
Today in Class:
Students continued working on the Maps we started Friday. Students who did not finish were told to finish as homework. These maps will be compared to a map they created from what they knew with no references.
Georgia Map Activity:
Georgia Map Activity - Upload a Document to Scribd
Read this document on Scribd: Georgia Map Activity
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Finish students created map if not finished in class.
Study your notes.
Long term Assignments:
Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.
Geography Quiz Wednesday August 27.
Today in Georgia History:
August 25, 1864 The artillery bombardment of Atlanta ceased. That night Union troops north of the city quietly withdrew from their network of trenches and fortifications.
Link-O the day: http://geology.com/state-map/maps/georgia-rivers-map.gifMy
Email Address:robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
Friday, August 22, 2008
Student Made Maps
Standard:
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Which rivers make up Georgia's boundaries?
A: The Savannah River, The St. Mary's River, and the Chattahoochee River.
Today in Class:
Students worked independently to create maps of Georgia Using a Checklist. These maps will be compared to a map they created from what they knew with no references.
Georgia Map Activity:
Homework:
Cover textbook. Finish Map tracker Activity. Study your notes.
Long term Assignments:
Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.
Geography Quiz Wednesday August 27.
Today in Georgia History:
August 22, 1919 The Atlanta Constitution announced that the Candler family had sold their controlling interests in The Coca-Cola Co. to Trust Company of Georgia for $25,000,000. The article noted that Trust Company planned to reincorporate Coca-Cola Co. in Delaware, but that the company will keep its headquarters in Atlanta.
Link-O the day:
http://geology.com/state-map/maps/georgia-rivers-map.gif
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Which rivers make up Georgia's boundaries?
A: The Savannah River, The St. Mary's River, and the Chattahoochee River.
Today in Class:
Students worked independently to create maps of Georgia Using a Checklist. These maps will be compared to a map they created from what they knew with no references.
Georgia Map Activity:
Homework:
Cover textbook. Finish Map tracker Activity. Study your notes.
Long term Assignments:
Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.
Geography Quiz Wednesday August 27.
Today in Georgia History:
August 22, 1919 The Atlanta Constitution announced that the Candler family had sold their controlling interests in The Coca-Cola Co. to Trust Company of Georgia for $25,000,000. The article noted that Trust Company planned to reincorporate Coca-Cola Co. in Delaware, but that the company will keep its headquarters in Atlanta.
Link-O the day:
http://geology.com/state-map/maps/georgia-rivers-map.gif
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Map Tracker Activity
Standard:
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Which states boarder Georgia?
A: Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Today in Class:
Students worked in pairs today to answer a series of 14 questions. Students used a variety of maps at different stations in the room to answer these questions.
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Long term Assignments:
Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.Geography
Quiz Tuesday August 26.
Today in Georgia History:
August 21, 1739 James Oglethorpe and Creek chiefs signed the Treaty of Coweta Town at Coweta on the Chattahoochee River. The treaty confirmed--but more clearly defined--the Creeks' earlier 1733 treaty identifying areas open to British settlement.
Link-O the day:
http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/ga_geography.htm
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Which states boarder Georgia?
A: Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Today in Class:
Students worked in pairs today to answer a series of 14 questions. Students used a variety of maps at different stations in the room to answer these questions.
Map tracker Activity:
Read this document on Scribd: Map Tracking Activity
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Long term Assignments:
Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.Geography
Quiz Tuesday August 26.
Today in Georgia History:
August 21, 1739 James Oglethorpe and Creek chiefs signed the Treaty of Coweta Town at Coweta on the Chattahoochee River. The treaty confirmed--but more clearly defined--the Creeks' earlier 1733 treaty identifying areas open to British settlement.
Link-O the day:
http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/ga_geography.htm
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mental Map of Georgia - Georgia Performance Standards
Standard:
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Name the "5" physiographic regions of Georgia?
A: Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain.
Today in Class:
Students created a map of Georgia using only the
Homework:
Finish the textbook scavenger hunt if not done so already, cover textbook.
Long term Assignments:Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.Geography Quiz Tuesday 26 August.
Today in Georgia History:
August 19, 1916 women were allowed to practice law in Georgia due to an act signed by Gov. Nathaniel Harris on this day.
Link-O the day:www.mystatehistory.com
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Name the "5" physiographic regions of Georgia?
A: Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain.
Today in Class:
Students created a map of Georgia using only the
Homework:
Finish the textbook scavenger hunt if not done so already, cover textbook.
Long term Assignments:Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.Geography Quiz Tuesday 26 August.
Today in Georgia History:
August 19, 1916 women were allowed to practice law in Georgia due to an act signed by Gov. Nathaniel Harris on this day.
Link-O the day:www.mystatehistory.com
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Georgraphy Pre-test
Standard:
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Name the "5" physiographic regions of Georgia.
A: Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain.
Today in Class:
Students created a map of Georgia using only what they know. This map will be compared to a map they create at the end of the unit to see how much they have learned during the unit.
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Long term Assignments:
Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.
Geography Quiz Tuesday August 26.
Today in Georgia History:
August 20, 1920 Governor Hugh Dorsey signed an act creating the State Department Archives and History.
Link-O the day:
www.mystatehistory.com
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemisphere.
b. Describe the five physiographic (physical) regions of Georgia; include the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier Islands.
d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia's development.
Essential Question:
What are the significant physiographic regions of Georgia and how have they affected Georgia's development?
Warm Up:
Name the "5" physiographic regions of Georgia.
A: Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain.
Today in Class:
Students created a map of Georgia using only what they know. This map will be compared to a map they create at the end of the unit to see how much they have learned during the unit.
Homework:
Cover textbook.
Long term Assignments:
Cover textbooks by Friday August 22.
Geography Quiz Tuesday August 26.
Today in Georgia History:
August 20, 1920 Governor Hugh Dorsey signed an act creating the State Department Archives and History.
Link-O the day:
www.mystatehistory.com
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
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