Standards
SS8CG1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.
a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution.
b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances.
c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
d. Explain voting requirements and elections in Georgia.
e. Explain the role of political parties in government.
SS8H12 The student will explain the importance of significant social, economic, and political developments in Georgia since 1970.
a. Evaluate the consequences of the end of the county unit system and reapportionment.
Essential Question (s):
How does the Georgia Constitution provide the framework for the rights and responsibilities of citizens and government? (CG1)
How does the structure of Georgia’s government ensure that its citizens are fairly represented? (H12a, CG1c)
How do political parties serve the purposes of voters with different opinions?(12c, CG1e)
Warm up:
Which document is longer? The U.S. Consitution or the Constitution of the State of Georgia.
A: The Constitution of the State of Georgia (It's more specific).
Today in Class:
Today students were introduced to the Consitution of the State of Georgia. We completed a KWL chart regarding it. Students were given a handout that outlined the constitution of the state of Georgia. Students than viewd a copy of the Geogia constitution one the LCD projector. We discussed the structure of the Constitution and the subject material it addresses.
Constitution of the State of Georgia:
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/constitution_2007.pdf
Full Power Point Ch. 14:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH14.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:
Finish the Unit 4 Vocabulary sheet by Thursday November 13th.
Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Test Thursday November 20th.
Today in Georgia History:
November 12, 1918 1944 The day before the Constitutional Revision Commission was scheduled to reconvene, the Atlanta Constitution reported on a poll it had conducted of Georgia legislators on the question of home rule -- allowing Georgia cities and counties to govern themselves on purely local matters. This was an issue the commission was considering in drafting a new state constitution for Georgia. The poll revealed that 87 percent of Georgia senators and 77 percent of Georgia representatives favored increasing home rule.
Link-O the Day:
http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_5021,00.html
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
