1. Regions of Georgia

2. GPS Standard SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia in regards to physical features and location. b. Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia: include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.

3. EQ: What are the features of the Geographic Regions of Ga?

4. “Is this Georgia?” Thumbs up for yes Thumbs down for no

5. Blue Lagoon

7. Rocky Mountains

8. Glacier National Park

9. Fall Line

10. Yosemite National Park

11. Amicola Falls

12. Lookout Mountain

13. Providence Canyon

14. Seminole State Park

15. Okefenokee Swamp

16. Cumberland Island

17. Label the 5 Regions

18. 5 Regions Group 1: Coastal Plains Group 2: Piedmont Group 3: Appalachian Plateau Group 4: Valley and Ridge Group 5: Blue Ridge Group 6: Fall Line

19. Appalachian Plateau

20. Lookout Mtn on one side, Sand Mtn. on the other In between there’s a long, narrow valley

21. Ridge and Valley Rich soil in valleys promotes agriculture (especially fruit) and raising cattle Dalton, “Carpet capitol of the world” 700 to 1,600 feet above sea level

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