Standard
History
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.
c. Analyze the impact of the rise of the two-party system in Georgia.
Civics/Government
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.
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? (H12c, CG1e)
Warm Up:
None
A: None.
Today in Class:
Students completed their Unit 3 The American Revolution Test. Once students completed the test they started their Unit 4 Vocabulary.
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 Wednesday November 12th.
Long term Assignments:
Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz mid to late next week.
Today in Georgia History:
November 7, 1860 On the day following the election of Lincoln as president, Gov. Joseph E. Brown addressed a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly and called for statewide convention to consider Georgia's future course of action -- a future which, in Brown's words, included "no more compromise."
Link-O the Day:
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Teens.shtml
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
