A.    Map and Globe Skills

•  use cardinal directions (GPS) (2SS_A2008-1)

• use intermediate directions (GPS) (2SS_A2008-2)

• use a letter/number grid system to determine location (GPS) (2SS_A2008-3)

• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps (GPS) (2SS_A2008-4)

• use inch-to-inch map scale to determine distance on maps (GPS) (2SS_A2008-5)

• use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps (GPS) (2SS_A2008-6)

• use a map to explain impact of geography on historical and current events (GPS) (2SS_A2008-7)

 
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B.    Information Processing Skills

•  compare similarities and differences (GPS) (2SS_B2008-8)

• organize items chronologically (GPS) (2SS_B2008-9)

• identify issues and/or problems and alternative solutions (GPS) (2SS_B2008-10)

• distinguish between fact and opinion (GPS) (2SS_B2008-11)

• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context (GPS) (2SS_B2008-12)

• identify and use primary and secondary sources (GPS) (2SS_B2008-13)

• interpret timelines (GPS) (2SS_B2008-14)

• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose (GPS) (2SS_B2008-15)

•  construct charts and tables (GPS) (2SS_B2008-16)

• analyze artifacts (GPS) (2SS_B2008-17)

C.    Before There Was a Georgia

• locate major topographical features of Georgia on a map 2SS_C2008-18
• analyze how the topographical features define Georgia's surface 2SS_C2008-19

Over The Edge

Types of Land

D.    Georgia's Beginnings

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• read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history 2SS_D2008-20
• describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove 2SS_D2008-21
• define the concept of government and the needs for rules and laws as demonstrated by Oglethorpe, Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove 2SS_D2008-22
• compare and contrast how Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove demonstrated the positive citizenship traits of honesty, dependability, liberty, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion 2SS_D2008-23

E.    Native Americans

Creek Indians

Learn some fascinating facts about the Creek Indians such as how their culture began, what forced them to move west, how the tribe separated, how the Creek War began, the real name of the tribe, how they got their name, and all of the functions of their plaza. You will find it interesting how the Creek Indians have maintained the same style of government today as always have. You will also find how they have changed as well. Cherokee by Blood One of the largest tribes in the United States, the Cherokee Indians played an important role in colonial America. This Encarta Encyclopedia web site gives readers thorough information about this North American tribe, one of the largest in the United States. Read through four sections of information: an introduction to the tribe, the Cherokee history, their culture, and contemporary life.

• read about and describe the lives of the Creek and Cherokee in Georgia History 2SS_E2008-24
• describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living and accomplishments 2SS_E2008-25
• describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with Sequoyah and Georgia's Creeks and Cherokees 2SS_E2008-26
• describe the concept of government and the need for rules and laws as demonstrated by Georgia's Creek and Cherokee cultures 2SS_E2008-27

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F.    Civil Rights Leaders

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Jackie Robinson

Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame where you will meet former baseball player Jackie Robinson, the first African American player to make it to the major leagues. The hall of fame provides you with a list of basic facts about this athlete relating to his life and baseball career. There is also a short summary highlighting his career. Follow the featured links and you will find his career batting record and an image of his hall of fame plaque.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Who was the most important voice in the American civil rights movement? If you answered Martin Luther King, Jr., you are correct. Learn more about Dr. King from this web page. He is best known for his nonviolent persistence in overcoming racial injustice. He fought to break down segregation laws; these were laws which prevented African Americans from entering specific public places. The U.S. Library of Congress sponsors this biography. From this web page, you can also access biographies of other activists. He Had a Dream Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was such a smart student that he skipped both the ninth and twelfth grades and started college when he was only 15? Read this short biography for more interesting facts about Dr. King's life. A champion of civil rights, he was arrested 30 times for his activities but he never gave up on his dream of equal rights for all Americans. Want to learn more? This web site has selected the best books on Dr. King for you to continue your studies.

• read about and describe the lives of historical figures Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson 2SS_F2008-28
• describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson 2SS_F2008-29
• define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws as demonstrated by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson 2SS_F2008-30
• cite examples of how Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson demonstrated the positive citizenship traits of honesty, dependability, liberty, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion 2SS_F2008-31

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G.   Government and Human Rights

Jimmy Carter: The White House

Jimmy Carter came from humble beginning and worked his way to be the thirty-ninth president of the United States. This web site covers his life story from childhood all the way to current times. You will learn all about his presidency as well as his amazing work after leaving the White House. This site is well organized and easy to read. Carter, Jimmy This web site provides a brief biography of Jimmy Carter. You can read all about his beginnings as a naval officer, businessman, and governor. Next, you can follow his career into his time in the office of president and learn about some of the successes of his presidency. Finally you can read about what President Carter has been doing since leaving office in 1981. You'll be surprised to read about all of his accomplishments in his life after the presidency.

• read about and describe the life of Jimmy Carter 2SS_G2008-32
• describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with Jimmy Carter 2SS_G2008-33
• describe the concept of government and the need for rules and laws 2SS_G2008-34
• identify the roles of elected officials 2SS_G2008-35
• analyze how Jimmy Carter demonstrated the positive citizenship traits of honesty, dependability, liberty, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion 2SS_G2008-36
• demonstrate the knowledge of the state and national capitol buildings by identifying them from pictures (Washington, D.C. and Atlanta) and by locating them on appropriate maps 2SS_G2008-37
• identify and name characteristics specific to Georgia 2SS_G2008-38
• model proper flag etiquette including handling, display and disposal of the American flag 2ss_G2008-39
• explain the significance of the stars, stripes, and colors of the American flag 2SS_G2008-40

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H.   Personal Finance

• describe the costs and benefits of personal spending and saving choices 2SS_H2008-41
• explain that because of scarcity, people must make choices and incur opportunity costs 2SS_H2008-42
• identify ways in which goods and services are allocated (by price; majority rule; contests; force; sharing; lottery; command; first-come, first served; and personal characteristics 2SS_H2008-43
• explain that people usually use money to obtain goods and services 2SS_H2008-44
• explain how money makes trade easier than barter 2SS_H2008-45

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