Unit 1 - Big Topics Mini Lesson

Unit 1 Big Topics
Mini Lesson

AKS For Unit 1

8SS.C.30: describe Georgia's geography and climate

• 8SS.C.30.a: locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres

• 8SS.C.30.b: distinguish among the five geographic regions of Georgia in terms of location, climate, agriculture, and economic contribution by comparing similarities and differences

• 8SS.C.30.c: locate key physical features of Georgia and explain their importance; including the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier islands

• 8SS.C.30.d: analyze the importance of water in Georgia's historical development and economic growth
  

8SS.P.49: explain how the four transportation systems (i.e., road, air, water, and rail) of Georgia contribute to the development and growth of the state's economy

• 8SS.P.49.a: evaluate the ways in which the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, deepwater ports, and railroads interact to support the exchange of goods and services domestically and internationally by comparing similarities and differences

• 8SS.P.49.b: explain how the four transportation systems provide jobs for Georgians

8SS.P.50: evaluate the influence of Georgia-based businesses on the state's economic growth and development

• 8SS.P.50.a: describe how profit is an incentive for entrepreneurs by analyzing graphs and/or diagrams

• 8SS.P.50.b: explain how entrepreneurs take risks to develop new goods and services to start a business using primary and/or secondary sources

• 8SS.P.50.c: evaluate the economic impact of various industries in Georgia, including agricultural, entertainment, manufacturing, service, and technology, by evaluating graphs and/or diagrams
  

8SS.P.51: explain the principles of effective personal money management

• 8SS.P.51.a: explain that income is the starting point for personal financial management

• 8SS.P.51.b: describe the reasons for and the benefits of a household budget

• 8SS.P.51.c: describe the reasons for and the benefits of savings by analyzing graphs and/or diagrams

• 8SS.P.51.d: describe the uses of debt and associated risks by comparing similarities and differences

Georgia Geography

Georgia Regions

Georgia Regions

Georgia Physical Features

Multiple Choice

Which region of the United States is Georgia located in?

• 
  Northwestern

• Southeastern

• Southwestern

• Northeastern

Multiple Choice

Which two hemispheres mark the location of Georgia?

• Northern and Southern

• 
  Northern and Eastern

• Northern and Western

• Southern and Western

Multiple Choice

Georgia shares a border with all of the following states EXCEPT

• Florida

• Alabama

• Tennessee

• Arkansas

Multiple Choice

Georgia is located in which of the following continents?

• North America

• United States 

• Europe

• Antarctica

Multiple Choice

Which river forms most of Georgia’s border with South Carolina?

• 
  Chattahoochee River

• Mississippi

• Savannah River

• St. Mary's River

Multiple Choice

Which describes the Fall Line?

• The area in the North Georgia Mountains

• A drop in elevation that resulted in major cities forming along it

• A mountain full of coal that is perfect for mining

• A chain of islands that served as the location for Spanish Missions

Multiple Select

Which statements describe a contribution of the Barrier Islands to Georgia?

• They served as the site for Spanish Missions

• No animals are allowed here as it is protected land

• They protect the coast from erosion

• Visitors are able to make and settle in homes on the islands

Multiple Choice

Which resource forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama?

• Savannah River

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Chattahoochee River

• Barrier Islands

Multiple Choice

What is the tallest peak in Georgia?

• Coastal Plains

• Brasstown Bald

• Barrier Islands

• Dalton

Multiple Choice

What accurately describes the Okefenokee Swamp?

• Largest freshwater swamp in North America

• Largest area for bonfires in GA

• Tallest peak in Georgia

• Deserted land that no one can get near

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST compares the Appalachian Plateau and the Blue Ridge regions?

• Both contain low, coastal elevations and have low populations.

• Both contain high elevations and have low populations.

• Both contain bad soil for producing crops and have large population in the state.

• Both contain good soil for producing crops and have largest population in the state.

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST contrasts the Appalachian Plateau and the Piedmont regions of Georgia?

• There are not many jobs available in the Appalachian Plateau so many people move to find work in the Piedmont.

• Most of Georgia's biggest cities are in the Appalachian Plateau and the population density in the Piedmont is very low.

• Most people in the Appalachian Plateau work in gold mines while most people in the Piedmont work in the tourism industry.

• The Appalachian Plateau is small in land size and cannot support a large population while the Piedmont is large and can support a large population.

Georgia Transportation Systems

There are FOUR essential transportation systems to the state of Georgia:

• Railways (trains)

• Air (airplanes)

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Airport

• Interstates (cars)

• Deep Sea Ports (cargo ships)

  • Located in Savannah & Brunswick

Multiple Choice

How do Georgia's deep water ports support the state's diverse economy?

• The ports handle a high volume of diverse cargo, both domestic and international, including goods used by other industries.

• The ports handle most of the goods shipped to the country, including goods used in other states.

• The ports are responsible for shipping most goods made in Georgia to other parts of the country.

• The ports are the largest employers in Georgia’s private sector and provide millions of jobs.

Georgia Entrepreneurs

Budgeting - debt and profit

Budgeting - debt and profit

Budgeting - debt and profit

Multiple Choice

Which of these people is the MOST financially responsible?

• Sofia, who has a full-time job and always follows a personal budget

• Rachelle, who buys lottery tickets with her extra money

• Quentin, who used a loan to buy a car but cannot afford the payments

• Terrell, who maxed out his credit card [spent the limit of] buying a new television

Multiple Choice

Which of these DO NOT benefit people regarding personal budgets?

• People are able to watch their spending to focus on saving

• People are able to have good credit and keep a good score

• People are able to budget out their expenses so they can afford necessities

• People are able to spend more and get further in debt