1. Georgia 8 th Grade Social Studies SS8G1 By Ginny Pinegar Cobb County School District August 2009

2. Georgia Studies Geographic Understandings SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location. Geographic Understandings SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location. a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres. b. Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia; include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.b. Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia; include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier islands.c. Locate and evaluate the importance of key physical features on the development of Georgia; include the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier islands. d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia’s development.d. Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia’s development.

3. There are 50 states in the United States of America.

4. Where is Georgia? There it is!

5. Georgia touches 5 other states. They are: Florida Alabama Tennessee South Carolina North Carolina

6. Georgia is one of the 50 states. It is the state we live in.

7. Georgia has 5 geographic regions.

8. Georgia’s state flag has 3 stripes and 13 stars.

9. _______________ is the capitol city of Georgia. That is where the governor lives and works. Atlanta

10. Do you know Georgia’s nickname? The Peach State

11. The state flower of Georgia is The Cherokee Rose.

12. Did you know Georgia even has a state dance?! It’s the Square Dance!

13. What state do we live in? Georgia! What is the capitol of Georgia? Atlanta

14. What do you know about Georgia?

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