1. “Unpacking the Standards”: Exploration and Georgia Colonization
8th Grade Social Studies
Mr. Short and Mrs. Rush

2. Unit 2: Exploration and GA Colonization Lesson 1: Exploration of the New World
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3. Lesson 1: Exploration of the New World
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.

4. Lesson 1: Exploration of the New World
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on your “T” Chart.
Lesson 1: Exploration of the New World
Element b.
Evaluate the impact of European contact on Native American cultures; include Spanish missions along the barrier islands, and the explorations of Hernando DeSoto.
Element 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.

5. Unit 2: Exploration and GA Colonization Lesson 1: Exploration of the New World
Impact of European contact on Native American cultures:
Spanish Missions
Hernando DeSoto
Reasons for European Exploration and Settlement of North America:
French
Spanish
British
Evaluate
Explain
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6. Unit 2: Exploration and GA Colonization Lesson 2: Georgia as a Trustee Colony
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Verbs

7. Lesson 2: Georgia as a Trustee Colony
SS8H2 The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia's history.

8. Lesson 2: Georgia as a Trustee Colony
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on your “T” Chart.
Lesson 2: Georgia as a Trustee Colony
Element 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.
Element 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.

9. Unit 2: Exploration and GA Colonization Lesson 2: Georgia as a Trustee Colony
Importance of:
James Oglethorpe
Charter of 1732
Reasons for Settlement
Tomochichi
Mary Musgrove
City of Savannah
The Trustee Period, emphasizing:
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
Malcontents
Spanish threat from Florida
Explain
Evaluate
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Verbs

10. Unit 2: Exploration and GA Colonization Lesson 3: Georgia as a Royal Colony
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Verbs

11. Lesson 3: Georgia as a Royal Colony
SS8H2 The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia's history.

12. Lesson 3: Georgia as a Royal Colony
Find the major verbs and nouns and label them on your “T” Chart.
Lesson 3: Georgia as a Royal Colony
Element c.
Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.

13. Unit 2: Exploration and GA Colonization Lesson 3: Georgia as a Royal Colony
Development of Georgia as a Royal Colony with regard to:
Land Ownership
Slavery
Government
Impact of the Royal Governors
Explain
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