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 Part of the withdrawn Union force was deployed to guard the Western & Atlantic railroad bridge crossing the Chattahoochee north of town.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
