Social Studies
Team 802
Miss S. Smith
Standards Connector
Use this table to help you master the Geography standards that we will be covering in this course. At times, we will refer to some of these resources together. However, you should also spend some time using these resources independently as study guides.
Online Resources
GPB Education - Introduction to Georgia
http://www.gpb.org/ga-digital-textbook/#/en/issue/2D81F2B642AFA68471C7C90BD61AD32F
GPB Education - Regions of Georgia Virtual Fieldtrip:
http://www.gpb.org/ga-digital-textbook/#/en/issue/19D96711E67E2D145AA8B6178802C6FE
GPB Education - Physical Features of Georgia Virtual Fieldtrip:
http://www.gpb.org/ga-digital-textbook/#/en/issue/A1191A38A3E22DABBB530728BDC3052A
Geography Standards
SS8G1: Describe Georgia’s geography and climate.
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Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
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Distinguish among the five geographic regions of Georgia in terms of location, climate, agriculture, and economic contribution.
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Locate key physical features of Georgia and explain their importance; include the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier islands.
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Analyze the importance of water in Georgia’s historical development and economic growth.