1. Chapter 2 – This Place We Call Home

2. Section 1 –GA’s Flora and Fauna
SS8G1: The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location
Essential Question: How does GA’s flora and fauna make difference in your life?

3. Section 1 – Georgia’s Flora and Fauna
GA’s Flora
Home to hundreds of species of plants
Kudzu – GA’s nuisance plant
60% of GA is forested
Trees differ by region
Peach and pecan trees contribute significantly to GA’s economy

4. Section 1 – Georgia’s Flora and Fauna
GA’s fauna
40 species of mammals in GA
Deer almost hunted to extinction in early 1900s
Right whale – GA marine mammal
Manatees in danger of extinction in GA

5. GA fauna continued:
170 species of birds in GA
GA has only 6 species of poisonous snakes
Okefenokee Swamp – home to alligator
Loggerhead sea turtles live on barrier islands
Fishing industry brings $45 million to state’s economy each year

6. Section 2 – GA’s Natural Resources
SS8E1: The student will give examples of the kinds of goods and services produced in GA in different historical periods
Essential question: How do GA’s natural resources enhance the economy of our state?

7. Section 2 – GA’s Natural Resources
GA has many rock and mineral resources
Marble and granite two biggest stone resources
Coal mining brings over $1.6 billion per year to economy of state
Clay products – kaolin and fuller’s earth used in many products

8. Importance of Granite to Georgia

9. Section 2 – GA’s Natural Resources
Gold mined in GA in Dahlonega
Kaolin is most valuable mineral mined in GA
Mined in counties along the Fall Line

10. Section 3 – GA’s Waterways
SS8G2: The student will explain how the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Georgia’s deepwater ports and railroads help drive the state’s economy.

11. Section 3 – GA’s Waterways
European settlers set up trading posts and establish settlements on river bluffs
Savannah and Brunswick are state’s two deepwater ports
Economic impact of ports exceeds $1.8 billion per year

12. Transportation infrastructure supports the deepwater seaports
Brunswick and Savannah located close to two major interstate highways and to key railroad hubs
Intrastate haulers and interstate truckers serve the state by hauling goods to ports and railroad hubs
Two major railroad lines operate in the state
Massive amounts of imports and exports flow through GA’s seaports

13. GA’s major waterways have been important in the economic growth of the state
GA’s rivers provide
Recreation
Water sources for towns and cities
Sources for seafood
Economic benefits from inland barge terminals in Bainbridge and Columbus
Provide low cost transportation services for agricultural and industrial products to and from the Gulf of Mexico and major markets in the southeastern U.S.