Welcome to 8th Grade Georgia Studies!!!
Ms. Christina Aiken- Room 222
Mrs. Donna Woliver – Room 221
Mrs. Susan Shiflette – Room
Mrs. Heidi Manning - Room
Overview of 8th Grade Georgia Studies▪ Geography and Location of Georgia
▪ Climate of Georgia
▪ Government
▪ History of Georgia
▪ Economy of Georgia from Paleo period – to present day
▪ Transportation
11 Units – Georgia StudiesUnit 1- Geography
Unit 2 - Government
Unit 3 - Prehistoric Period & Exploration
Unit 4 - Colonization
Unit 5 - Revolution and Statehood
Unit 6- Westward Expansion and Indian
Removal
Unit 7 - Civil War
Unit 8 – Reconstruction & New South
Unit 9 - The World Wars and the Great
Depression
Unit 10 - Civil Rights
Unit 11 - Modern Georgia
Students will be able to comprehend the following, as it pertains to Georgia Studies:▪ Conflict and Change
▪ Governance
▪ Location
▪ Movement and Migration
▪ Production, Distribution, and Consumption
▪ Rule of Law
▪ Technological Innovation
▪ Distribution of Power
▪ Individuals, Groups, Institutions
Materials Needed:
• Composition Notebooks
• 5 Three Prong 2 Pocket folders
• Pencils
• Blue or Black Ink Pens
• Colored Pencils
• Glue Stick
• Safety Scissors
I look forward to working with you and your students this year!
Keep in touch with me by using our REMIND Notifications
Aiken@Aiken2GA@Aiken6GA
Or EMAIL [email protected]