Tuesday, September 30, 2008

The Amazing race Through Georgia Continued

Standard
History
SS8H2 The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.
a. Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
b. Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia’s colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.
c. Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.
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.
b. Evaluate the impact of European contact on Native American cultures; include Spanish missions along the barrier islands, and the explorations of Hernando DeSoto.
c. Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with emphasis on the interests of the French, Spanish, and British in the southeastern area.

Essential Question(s):
How did life change for the Mississippian Indians (Cherokee and Creek) after the arrival of the Europeans?
Why did Europeans explore, claim and settle the North American continent?

Warm Up:
Who was the first Spaniard to set foot in Georgia?
A: Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon.

Today in Class:
Students continued on the Amazing race through Georgia. They worked in pairs to answer a series of questions about de Soto's exploration of Georgia. we then reviewed the answers in class.

Full Power Point Ch. 4:http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH4.pps

Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/

Our text book in Audio Format:http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx

Textbook password: ga11hist

Homework:Study / Review your notes to date.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Test to be announced October 9th.

Today in Georgia History:
September 30, 1770 Anglican minister George Whitefield [pronounced and sometimes spelled "Whitfield"] died in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Born in Gloucester, England on Dec. 16, 1714, he attended Oxford University. Just prior to graduating in 1736, Whitefield was ordained as a deacon in the Church of England. At the encouragement of friends John and Charles Wesley, Whitefield came to Georgia in 1738 and began preaching to colonists in Savannah. Three months later, he decided Georgia needed an orphanage so he returned to England to raise the necessary money. In 1739, Whitefield returned to America by way of Philadelphia, where he began preaching with a charismatic style not associated with the Church of England. From New England to South Carolina, Whitefield had a tremendous impact on audiences. In 1740, he gave up his Savannah ministry to reach a larger audience in America, though he did succeed with creation of the Bethesda Orphanage on 500 acres granted by the Trustees near Savannah. Though his religious impact extended far beyond Georgia to both sides of the Atlantic, Whitefield maintained his interest in Bethesda Orphanage until his death in 1770.

Link-O the Day:
http://www.savcvb.com/info_history.asp

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Monday, September 29, 2008

The Amazing Race Through Georgia

Standard
History
SS8H2 The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.
a. Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
b. Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia’s colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.
c. Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.

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.
b. Evaluate the impact of European contact on Native American cultures; include Spanish missions along the barrier islands, and the explorations of Hernando DeSoto.
c. Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with emphasis on the interests of the French, Spanish, and British in the southeastern area.


Essential Question(s):
How did life change for the Mississippian Indians (Cherokee and Creek) after the arrival of the Europeans?
Why did Europeans explore, claim and settle the North American continent?

Warm Up:
What was de Soto looking for?
A: Gold and riches.

Today in Class:
Students started on the Amazing race through Georgia. They worked in pairs to answer a series of questions about de Soto's exploration of Georgia. They will finish this in the first half of class tomorrow.

Full Power Point Ch. 4:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH4.pps

Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/

Our text book in Audio Format:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx
Textbook password: ga11hist

Homework:
Study / Review your notes to date.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Test to be announced October 9th.

Today in Georgia History:
September 29, 1526 Lucas Vásquez de Ayllón and 600 Spanish colonists (including African slaves and perhaps freemen) landed on the Georgia mainland opposite Sapelo Sound and founded the settlement of San Miguel de Gualdape. This was the first European settlement in North America since the Vikings' exploration around year 1000 A.D. The colonists had sailed from the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in July aboard six ships. In August, they had landed at Winyah Bay on the Carolina coast, but failing to find an Indian settlement (which would be necessary for food until crops could be planted and harvested) they sailed southward. On the Georgia coast, Ayllón found Guale Indians. Although physical remains of their settlement have not been found, historians and geographers have utilized surviving navigation logs and other records to reconstruct the 1526 voyage. (See Jeannine Cook, ed., Columbus and the Land of Ayllón, 1992.) Based on the latest research, the San Miguel de Gualdape settlement probably was situated on the mainland of what today is McIntosh County opposite Sapelo Sound. (Click here to view map.) One source feels the most likely location was within the present-day Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, which is located near the mouth of the Newport River facing St. Catherines Island. (To view a timeline of Spanish explortion and colonization in the New World, click here.)

Link-O the Day:
http://www.savcvb.com/info_history.asp

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Friday, September 26, 2008

Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz - Ch. 4 Power Point

Standard
History
SS8H2 The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.
a. Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
b. Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia’s colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.
c. Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.

Essential Question(s):
How did life change for the Mississippian Indians (Cherokee and Creek) after the arrival of the Europeans?
Why did Europeans explore, claim and settle the North American continent?

Warm Up:
None.
A: None.

Today in Class:
Students took the Unit 2 Vocabulary quiz. We then watched a power point on the Founding of Georgia. Students were given time to work on homework if time allowed.

Full Power Point Ch. 4:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH4.pps


Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/
Our text book in Audio Format:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx
Textbook password: ga11hist

Homework:
Read page 114 - 119 and answer questions 1 - 6 in COMPLETE SENTENCES!

Unit 2 Vocab / study guide: http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/

Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Test to be announced (TBA).

Today in Georgia History:
September 26, 1778 The Continental Congress named Gen. Benjamin Lincoln commander of the Southern Department of the U.S. Continental Army.

Link-O the Day:
http://www.savcvb.com/info_history.asp


Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Review of pg. 110 - 113 Cornell Notes

Standard
History
SS8H2 The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.
a. Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
b. Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia’s colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.
c. Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.

Essential Question(s):
How did life change for the Mississippian Indians (Cherokee and Creek) after the arrival of the Europeans?
Why did Europeans explore, claim and settle the North American continent?

Warm Up:
What were the four (4) reasons for the founding of Georgia.

A: Charity, Economics, Defense, and Religion.

Today in Class:
Students turned in their Cornell Notes from pages 104 - 109 to checked for a grade. We reviewed their Cornell Notes for pages 110 - 113 in class so I could give them feed back on their note taking.

Our Textbook: http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/

Homework:
Study for the Unit 2 vocab Quiz that will be given on Friday.Study Guide Sheet for Tuesday .

Unit 2 Vocab / study guide:
http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/

Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz Friday September 26.

Today in Georgia History:
September 25, 1895 The Cotton States and International Exposition hosted a giant fireworks show on this night, described by the Atlanta Constitution as "the greatest pyrotechnical display ever seen in the south."

Link-O the day:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/book/chap4_5.html

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Unit 2 Vocabulary Check - Cornell notes page 110 - 113.

Standard
SS8H2
The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.
a. Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
b. Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia’s colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.
c. Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.

Essential Question(s):
How did life change for the Mississippian Indians (Cherokee and Creek) after the arrival of the Europeans?

Why did Europeans explore, claim and settle the North American continent?

Warm Up:
Which two European countries were fighting over the riches found in the Americas in the late 1500's?

A: England and Spain.

Today in Class:
Students were given time to work on Cornell notes on pages 110 - 113 in the textbook. I will check the Unit 2 Vocabulary for periods today.

Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/

Homework:
All periods finish the Unit 2 Vocabulary and Cornell Notes on pages 104 - 109. The Vocabulary will be checked tomorrow.
Study for the Unit 2 vocab Quiz that will be given on Friday.

Study Guide Sheet for Tuesday Unit 2 Vocab / study guide: http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/

Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz Friday September 26.

Today in Georgia History:
September 24, 1735 In London, the Trustees designated James Oglethorpe as Commissioner of Indian Affairs with sole power to grant licenses to trade with the Indians. The Trustees also named Charles Wesley as Secretary of Indian Affairs.

Link-O the day: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/book/chap4_5.html

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Unit 2 Vocabulary - Cornell Notes pg. 104 - 109

Standard
SS8H2
The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.
a. Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
b. Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia’s colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.
c. Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.


Essential Question(s):
How did life change for the Mississippian Indians (Cherokee and Creek) after the arrival of the Europeans?

Why did Europeans explore, claim and settle the North American continent?

Warm Up:
What were Europeans looking for when they discovered the Americas?
A: A new trade route to India and Asia.

Today in Class:
Students were given time to work on Cornell notes on pages 104 - 109 in the textbook. I will check the Unit 2 Vocabulary for periods all periods 3 - 7 tomrrow. Tomorrow students will take cornell notes on pages 110 - 113.

Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/

Homework:
All periods finish the Unit 2 Vocabulary and Cornell Notes on pages 104 - 109. The Vocabulary will be checked tomorrow.
Study Guide Sheet for TuesdayUnit 2 Vocab / study guide: http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/

Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz TBA so study your vocab.

Today in Georgia History:
September 23, 1806 The fifth edition of George Washington the Great was printed in Augusta; this was the first volume to contain the famous (albeit fictitious) "cherry tree" story.

Link-O the day:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/book/chap4_5.html

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Unit 2 Vocabulary - Start Cornell Notes Ch. 4 pg. 104 - 109

Standards:

History

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.a. Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) prior to European contact.Geography



Essential Question:

How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:

Which Spanish explorer explored the southeast extensively bringing death and destruction to the Native Americans?

A: Hernando de Soto



Today in Class:We reviewed Unit 1 Test results and then began looking at Unit 2.

Homework:

Finish the Unit 2 Vocabulary and Study Guide Sheet for Tuesday Unit 2 Vocab / study guide: http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/



Long term Assignments:

Vocabulary Quiz TBA probably Next Wednesday or Thursday.



Today in Georgia History:

September 22, 1877 President Rutherford B. Hayes arrived in Atlanta on a good-will trip in an attempt to mend North-South relations after Reconstruction. Hayes became the second sitting president to visit Atlanta (the first being Millard Fillmore, who came in 1854).



Link-O the day:

http://www.floridahistory.com/inset44.html



Email Address:

robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Monday, September 22, 2008

Review of Unit 1 Test

Standards:
History
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.
a. Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) prior to European contact.
Geography
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:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
None? Which Spanish explorer explored the southeast extensively bringing death and destruction to the Native Americans?
A: Hernando de Soto

Today in Class:
We reviewed Unit 1 Test results and then began looking at Unit 2.

Homework:
Finish the Unit 2 Vocabulary and Study Guide Sheet for Tuesday Unit 2 Vocab / study guide: http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/

Long term Assignments:
Vocabulary Quiz TBA probably Next Wednesday or Thursday.

Today in Georgia History:
September 22, 1877 President Rutherford B. Hayes arrived in Atlanta on a good-will trip in an attempt to mend North-South relations after Reconstruction. Hayes became the second sitting president to visit Atlanta (the first being Millard Fillmore, who came in 1854).

Link-O the day:
http://www.floridahistory.com/inset44.html

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Friday, September 19, 2008

Unit 1 Test

Standards:
History
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.
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 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:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
None?
A: None

Today in Class:
We took the Unit 1 Test and then began working on the Unit 2 Vocabulary and Study guide. See the link under homework.


Homework:
Finish the Unit 2 Vocabulary and Study Guide Sheet for Tuesday
Unit 2 Vocab / study guide: http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/

Long term Assignments:
Vocabulary Quiz TBA probably Next Wednesday or Thursday.

Today in Georgia History:
September 19, 1863 The Battle of Chickamauga began marking the first major engagement between Confederate and Union troops in Georgia. Twelve days earlier, Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg had been forced to pull his Army of Tennessee out of Chattanooga. They had retreated to a point on the W&A Railroad near Ringgold, Georgia. Union Gen. William Rosecrans' Army of the Cumberland had pursued Bragg. After some skirmishes on the 18th, the two sides engaged in a major battle at Chickamauga Creek (which ironically was a Cherokee name that means either "River of Death" or "River of Blood"). Despite heavy loses on both sides, the first day's results are inconclusive.

Link-O the day:
http://www.usahistory.info/southern/Georgia.html

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Review for Unit 1 Test

Standards:
History
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.
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 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:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up: None?
A: None

Today in Class:
We reviewed for the Unit 1 Test that will be given on Friday. We reviewed basic geography, the five physiographic regions, the four Indian traditions (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian), we also reviewed the Creek and Cherokee Indians.

Test question samples:

What is the relative location of the Appalachian Plateau Region?

Lines of latitude are also known as_____

A _____________ is a group of people who share a common ancestry, name, and way of living.

Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians settling in groups in a permanent area?

What happened when Creek villages reached a population of four to six hundred people?

Homework:
Finish your Cornell Notes from Pages 84 - 97.
Review your notes, handouts, and Ch. 1 - 3 for your unit 1 test Friday.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 1 Test Friday, September 19th.

The test will be over Georgia's 5 regions pg. 9 - 21, General Geography 2 - 8, pg . 52 - 65 The Four Prehistoric Native American Traditions pg. 74 - 83, the two civilized Native American Tribes pg. 84 - 97 and Vocabulary from throughout the Unit.

Today in Georgia History:
September 18, 2006 1895 At sunset from his home in Massachusetts, Pres. Grover Cleveland pressed an electric switch that sent a message to Atlanta activating a steam machine and signaling soldiers to fire their batteries of cannon to officially open the Cotton States and International Exposition. Held in Piedmont Park, the exposition featured 6,000 exhibits, many of which were intended to promote Atlanta and Georgia. Also participating were a host of famous personalities, including Buffalo Bill and his Wild West Show and John Philip Sousa, who composed the "King Cotton" march for the event and performed with his band for three weeks. The exposition, which lasted until December 31, attracted 800,000 visitors and both national and international press coverage.

Link-O the day:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?path=/LandResources/Geography&id=h-948



Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Ch. 3 Vocabulary Quiz

Standards:

History
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.
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 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:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
None?
A: None

Today in Class:
Students took the Ch. 3 quiz and then were given time to review for the Unit 1 Test that will be given on Friday.

Homework:
Finish your Cornell Notes from Pages 84 - 97.
Review your notes, handouts, and Ch. 1 - 3 for your unit 1 test next Friday.

Long term Assignments:
Unit 1 Test Friday, September 19th.
The test will be over Georgia's 5 regions pg. 9 - 21, General Geography 2 - 8, pg . 52 - 65 The Four Prehistoric Native American Traditions pg. 74 - 83, the two civilized Native American Tribes pg. 84 - 97 and Vocabulary from throughout the Unit.

Today in Georgia History:
September 16, 2006 R.E.M., Gregg Allman, Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri, and Felice Bryant were inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

Link-O the day:
http://cherokeehistory.com/

Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Friday, September 12, 2008

Final Day of Cornell Notes

Standards:
History
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.
a. Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) prior to European contact.

Essential Question:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
Who were the two (2) important Chiefs in a Cherokee village?

A: The War Chief and the Peace Chief

Today in Class:
Students continued the Cornell notes we started yesterday. If they did not finish those Cornell notes they are to finish them as homework. The Cornell notes will be graded next week.

Homework:
Finish your Cornell Notes from Pages 84 - 97.
Finish and or study your vocab questions for the quiz on Tuesday.
Review your notes, handouts, and Ch. 1 - 3 for your unit 1 test next Friday.

Long term Assignments:
Ch. 3 Vocabulary Due Friday, you will be quizzed on Tuesday, September 16th.
Unit 1 Test Friday, September 19th. The test will be over Georgia's 5 regions pg. 9 - 21, General Geography 2 - 8, pg . 52 - 65 The Four Prehistoric Native American Traditions pg. 74 - 83, the two civilized Native American Tribes pg. 84 - 97 and Vocabulary from throughout the Unit.

Today in Georgia History:
September 12, 1739 Following his successful visit to the Creek Nation, an ill James Oglethorpe arrived at Fort Augusta. Here he recovered from his long journey for four days before continuing his trip to Savannah and finally Fort Frederica.

Link-O the day:
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/creek_indians.html

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Cornell Notes Continued

Standards:
History
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.
a. Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) prior to European contact.

Essential Question:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
Name the three civilized tribes that inhabited Georgia.

A: Cherokee, Creek, Seminole

Today in Class:
Students continued the Cornell notes we started yesterday. I showed students an example (handout) and on the LCD projector, and allowed them to continue their work on those notes. The Cornell notes will be graded next week.

Homework:

Finish and or study your vocab questions for the quiz on Monday.
Review your notes, handouts, and Ch. 1 - 3 for your unit 1 test next week.

Long term Assignments:
Ch. 3 Vocabulary Due Friday, you will be quizzed on Tuesday, September 16th.
Unit 1 Test Friday, September 19th.
The test will be over Georgia's 5 regions pg. 9 - 21, General Geography 2 - 8, pg . 52 - 65 The Four Prehistoric Native American Traditions pg. 74 - 83, the two civilized Native American Tribes pg. 84 - 97 and Vocabulary from throughout the Unit.

Today in Georgia History:
September 11, 2001 Georgians, like all Americans, reacted with shock, horror, and anger at the news that terrorists had hijacked airplanes and crashed them into the World Trade Center towers in New York, the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and another one apparently bound for Washington, which crashed in Pennsylvania when the passengers tried to take control of the plane.

Link-O the day:
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/creek_indians.html

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Unit 1 Part 2 Quiz, Ch. 3 Vocabulary, and 4 Traditions matrix

Standards:
History
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.
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 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:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
None

A:

Today in Class:
Students will take a quiz over the 5 physiographic regions. Once students finish the quiz they are to work on their Ch. 3 vocabulary. Once the whole class has finished the quiz we will review the 4 traditions matrix from yesterday.

Go to this website for the 4 traditions matrix:http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/

Homework:
Review ch. 1 paying attention to pages 10 - 21 for quiz tomorrow.
Finish your 4 traditions sheet if not finished in class.

Long term Assignments:

Ch. 3 Vocabulary Due Thursday.
Unit 1 Test September 15th. The test will be over Georgia's 5 regions pg. 9 - 21, General Geography 2 - 8, pg . 52 - 65 The Four Prehistoric Native American Traditions pg. 74 - 83, the two civilized Native American Tribes pg. 84 - 97 and Vocabulary from throughout the Unit.

Today in Georgia History:
September 9, 1819 Future Confederate general Martin L. Smith was born in Danby, New York. After the war, he settled in Georgia. [See July 29 entry for biographical information on Smith.]

Link-O the day: http://www.caa-archeology.org/~caamicp/eastside/preind.html

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Monday, September 8, 2008

The 4 Paleo Traditions in detail

Standards:
History
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.
a. Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) prior to European contact.

Essential Question:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
Name the four (4) prehistoric traditions?
A: Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian.

Today in Class:
Students will work in groups of four (4) to locate information in their textbooks on the four (4) traditions in terms of weapons and tools, food and animals hunted, dwellings (where they lived), Evidence of religion (afterlife). Each member of the group was responsible for one tradition. Each member then shared their information with the others in their group. Tomorrow groups will present.

Go to this website for the 4 traditions matrix:http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/

Homework:
Review ch. 1 paying attention to pages 10 - 21 for quiz tomorrow.
Finish your 4 traditions sheet if not finished in class.

Long term Assignments:
Geography Quiz Unit 1 Part 2 Tuesday September 9th.
Unit 1 Test September 15th.
The test will be over Georgia's 5 regions pg. 9 - 21, General Geography 2 - 8, pg . 52 - 65 The Four Prehistoric Native American Traditions pg. 74 - 83, the two civilized Native American Tribes pg. 84 - 97 and Vocabulary from throughout the Unit.

Today in Georgia History:
September 8, 1776 A copy of the Declaration of Independence reached Savannah, and Archibald Bulloch read it to the Council of Safety.

Link-O the day:
http://www.caa-archeology.org/~caamicp/eastside/preind.html

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Friday, September 5, 2008

Garbagebag Archeology

Standards:
History
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.
a. Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) prior to European contact.

Essential Question:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
What do archaeologists study?
A: Artifacts and Ecofacts.

Today in Class:
Students completed an archeology simulation today. Students were placed in groups of four each group was given a bag of simulated garbage, students then sorted it and categorized it. Once sorted and categorized students had to write a summary stating what they knew about the people / family that belonged to that garbage. this exercise is designed to show students the thinking process archaeologists must go through when working at a dig site and in the lab.

Homework:
Review ch. 1 paying attention to pages 10 - 21 .

Long term Assignments:
Geography Quiz Unit 1 Part 2 Tuesday September 9th.
Unit 1 Test September 15th.
The test will be over Georgia's 5 regions pg. 9 - 21, General Geography 2 - 8, pg . 52 - 65 The Four Prehistoric Native American Traditions pg. 74 - 83, the two civilized Native American Tribes pg. 84 - 97 and Vocabulary from throughout the Unit.

Today in Georgia History:
September 5, 1774 In response to a call from Georgia patriots to meet in Savannah on August 10, Georgia royal governor James Wright issued a proclamation prohibiting any unlawful assembly to protest British policy. Wright further warned in his proclamation that "all assembling and meetings of the people which may tend to raise fears and jealousies in the minds of his Majesty's subjects, under pretence [sic] of consulting together for redress of public grievances, are unconstitutional, illegal, and punishable by law."

Link-O the day:
http://www.caa-archeology.org/~caamicp/eastside/preind.html

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Prehistoric Native Americans

Standards:
History
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.
a. Describe the evolution of Native American cultures (Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) prior to European contact.
b. Evaluate the impact of European contact on Native American cultures; include Spanish missions along the barrier islands, and the explorations of Hernando DeSoto.
c. Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with emphasis on the interests of the French, Spanish, and British in the southeastern area.


Essential Question:
How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric indigenous Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippian Period?

Warm Up:
What does barter mean?
A: To trade a good or service without the use of money.

Today in Class:
Students were introduced to the four prehistoric native American Traditions that we will be studying over the next several days. They were also introduced to several vocabulary terms related to that study.

Homework:
Read page 74 - 75 and define the terms (Archaeologist, Artifacts, Shale, Anthropologists, and Culture) that in red on page 74.
Review ch. 1 paying attention to pages 10 - 21 .

Long term Assignments:
Geography Quiz Unit 1 Part 2 Tuesday September 9th.
Unit 1 Test September 15th. The test will be over Georgia's 5 regions pg. 9 - 21, General Geography2 - 8, pg . 52 - 65 The Four Prehistoric Native American Traditions pg. 74 - 83, the two civilized Native American Tribes pg. 84 - 97 and Vocabulary from throughout the Unit.

Today in Georgia History:
September 4, 1870 Oglethorpe University opened in Atlanta with a faculty of five professors, plus three teachers at its high school. Additionally, Oglethorpe had a separate law school with six instructors, and there were plans to open a medical school, a civil engineering school, and a business college. Originally, Oglethorpe University opened as a Presbyterian school in January 1838 in Baldwin County. After the Civil War broke out, the school closed.Unable to reopen immediately, university trustees voted in 1869 to move Oglethorpe University to downtown Atlanta. However, after only two years of operation, the Presbyterian Synod of Georgia ordered Oglethorpe closed at the end of fall term of 1872 because of financial difficulties.

Link-O the day:

http://www.caa-archeology.org/~caamicp/eastside/preind.html


My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Georgia's 4 Transportation Systems

Standard:
SS8G2 The student will explain how the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and Georgia’s deep water ports help drive the state’s economy.
a. Explain how the three transportation systems interact to provide domestic and international goods to the people of Georgia.
b. Explain how the three transportation systems interact to provide producers and service providers in Georgia with national and international markets.
c. Explain how the three transportation systems provide jobs for Georgians.


Essential Question:
How has transportation changed in Georgia over the years?

Warm Up:
What are the four primary modes of transportation associated with Georgia?

A: Roads and Highways, waterways and seaports, railroads and airports.

Today in Class:
Students turned in their 5 regions flip book that they started Thursday. We then took notes on and discussed Georgia's four modes of transportation.

Today's Notes:

Four Modes of Transportation Notes

Roads (Highway’s and Interstates) - 1732 to the present
Roads ran East to West
They followed Indian trails
Until the creation of the railroad they were the main east west mode of transportation
Many of these roads later became GA’s highways and interstates
Turnpikes were privately maintained roads which a toll was charged for use
Most improved in the 1920’s and 30’s as part of the New Deal
Interstate system created in the 1950’s (Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956)

Waterways (Rivers and Ports) -1732 to the present
GA has 12 principal river systems
Rivers run North to south
The Savannah, Ogeechee, Altamaha, Satilla and St. Mary’s river flow in to the Atlantic
The Chattahoochee, Flint and Suwanee all flow into the Gulf of Mexico
Prior to the railroad and highway system rivers were used to transport goods to the ports
Savannah and Brunswick are GA’s two main port cities (they exceeded 1.8 billion dollars in revenue)
GA was the first state to export cotton to Britain in 1788
Rectangular barges used for transport (Oconee Boxes)
Good for down stream travel only
Steamboats allow upstream travel in the 1820’s
From GA goods are two truckload days from 82% US industrial market place and 79% of the nation’s largest consumer markets.

Rail Roads (Western and Atlantic) – 1836 to the present
First developed in GA the 1830’s to move goods east – west
Cotton was the primary good to be moved
Western-Atlantic ran from Chattanooga to its terminus (end of the railroad line) which later became Atlanta
Atlanta becomes a major hub for rail transportation
During the Civil War Atlanta was a strategic target because of the railroad

Airports (Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport) – 1925 to the present
Built on an abandoned racetrack 1925 – 1926
Of major importance for the import and export of goods
Major hub in the airline industry for the movement of passengers
Worlds busiest Airport

Homework:

Review ch. 1 paying attention to pages 10 - 21 .

Long term Assignments:

Geography Quiz Unit 1 Part 2 Tuesday September 9th.

Today in Georgia History:

September 3, 1752 This day did not happen in Georgia or the other British colonies. While the day before was Sept. 2, today officially was Sept. 14. As part of switching Julian to the Gregorian calendar, 11 days had to be eliminated from the year 1752. Sept. 3 was the first casualty.

Link-O the day:
Julian Calendar: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_calendar
Gregorian Calendar: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar

My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org