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.
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