1. What are the connecting themes used in Georgia Studies?
8th Grade
What are the connecting themes used in Georgia Studies?

2. 8th Grade Technological Innovation Conflict & Change Rule of Law
Production, Distribution, Consumption
Movement/ Migration
Individuals, Groups, Institutions
Distribution of Power
Location 2

3. Conflict & Change
When there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, WH, USH, WG 3

4. Technological Innovation
Technological innovations have consequences, both intended and unintended, for a society.
4, 5, 8, USH, WH 4

5. Rule of Law
In a democracy, rule of law influences the behavior of citizens, establishes procedures for making policies, and limits the power of government.
8, AG 5

6. Production, Distribution, Consumption
The production, distribution, and consumption of goods/services produced by the society are affected by the location, customs, beliefs, and laws of the society.
2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, USH, WG 6

7. Individuals, Groups, Institutions
The actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society through intended and unintended consequences.
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, WH, USH, AG, WG 7

8. Location affects a society’s economy, culture, and development.
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, WH, USH, WG 8

9. Distribution of Power
Distribution of power in government is a product of existing documents and laws combined with contemporary values and beliefs.
2, 3, 4, 8, USH, AG 9

10. Movement/ Migration
The movement or migration of people and ideas affects all societies involved.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, WH, USH 10

11. Independent Practice
Read each EU statements and questions… students will read and create a list of verbs and nouns
Students will then create statements/sentences, picture or definitions for each term
Each student in group will answer the essential questions on their own, then discuss their responses with their group
Students will then relate their theme to an appropriate real life event, current or old.
Students will then create a poster (as a group), to present to the class about their theme.

12. Learned about your theme
Tell me one thing you
Learned about your theme