Charla Fields
ECE 7514-03
Summer 2006
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• Overview
– What you will learn
– GPS Standards
• What is a habitat?
• Regions of Georgia
• Georgia’s Habitats
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Mountains
Piedmont
Marshes/Swamps
Coastal Plains
Atlantic Ocean
• Review
• Your Task
• Check Your Work
Overview
You will learn about…
– the regions of Georgia.
– the habitats found in Georgia.
– the organisms that live in
Georgia’s habitats.
GPS Standard:
S3L1a Students will differentiate between the habitats
of Georgia (mountains, marsh/swamp, coast, Piedmont,
Atlantic Ocean) and the organisms that live there.
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What is a Habitat?
• A habitat is the area where a plant
or animal naturally grows and lives.
• There are many different types of
habitats found in Georgia.
• Let’s learn about some…
Did you know that organism is another
name for living thing?
To watch a video on Habitats click here
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What are the regions of
Georgia?
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge & Valley
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Upper Coastal Plain
Lower Coastal Plain
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Georgia’s Habitats
• Georgia provides a
home for many animals
and plants.
Georgia’s
Habitats
• The habitats found
across the state are:
Mountains
Piedmont
Marshes/
Swamps
Coast
Atlantic
Ocean
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Georgia’s Mountains
Rugged mountains, ridges, and rivers are found in
the Appalachian, Blue Ridge, and Ridge and Valley
regions of Georgia.
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Mountain Animals
Common
Snapping Turtle
Black Bear
Red Squirrel
Hawk
These are animals that can be found in the mountains of Georgia.
Mountain Plants
Ferns
Rhododendron
Yellow Birch
Beautiful plants are found in the mountain regions of Georgia.
Piedmont
• Rolling hills and
pine-hardwood
forests are
found
throughout the
Piedmont region
of Georgia.
• Atlanta is in this
region!
Did you know that Piedmont means
foot of the mountain?
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Animals of the Piedmont
The Brown Thrasher is the state
bird. Click the bird to hear the
sound it makes.
Brown Thrasher
Copperhead Snake
Eastern Chipmunk
Piedmont Plants
Live oak is
the official
state tree
of Georgia
Dogwood
Live Oak
Lily
Marshes/Swamps
• Freshwater marshes
and swamps are
found in the Coastal
Plains of Georgia.
• Tall trees, bogs,
rivers, and ponds are
home to many animals
in this region.
• The Okefenokee
Swamp, the largest
swamp in the U.S., is
located in Georgia.
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Okefenokee Swamp
Marsh/Swamp Animals
Bullfrog
Bobcat
River Otter
Anhinga
Marsh/Swamp Plants
Sassafras
Bald Cypress
Pitcher Plant
Pitcher Plants are insect-eating plants commonly known as fly-traps.
Georgia’s Coast
• Wide, wet, beaches
with hard-packed
sand are on
Georgia’s Coast.
• The Barrier Islands
serve as a habitat
for animals along
the Coastal Plains.
• They protect the
beaches by blocking
wind, sand, and
water that may wear
down the mainland.
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Coastal Animals
The Mimic Glass Lizard is
legless and is often mistaken
for a snake.
Mimic Glass Lizard
The Gopher Turtle is the
official state reptile of
Georgia.
Gopher Turtle
Flathead Catfish
Coastal Plants
Southern
Magnolia
Sea Rocket
Sabal Palmetto
Atlantic Ocean
• The Atlantic
Ocean is the
large body of
water that
borders
Georgia.
• It provides a
home for many
organisms.
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The Atlantic Ocean is the 2nd largest
Ocean in the world.
Animals of the Atlantic Ocean
Bottle Nose
Dolphin
Loggerhead Turtle
Crab
The Atlantic Ocean is full of animals of all sizes.
Invertebrates, fish, mammals, and reptiles live in the
ocean. Mollusks, crustaceans, and sea anemones
are all invertebrates. Fish spend their entire life in
the ocean. They take oxygen in through their gills.
Atlantic Ocean Plants
Atlantic Ocean plants are located near
the surface where sunlight can reach
them, because they need sunlight for
energy. They combine sunlight with
nutrients from the ocean water to make
food.
Seaweed
Plankton
Let’s Review….
Georgia’s Habitats
Habitat
Description
Region
Animals
Plants
Mountain
Large, rugged
mountains, ridges,
rivers, and valleys
Appalachian
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Black Bear
Snapping Turtle
Squirrel
Hawk
Rhododendron
Fern
Yellow Birch
Piedmont
Rolling hills and pinehardwood forests
Piedmont
Brown Thrasher
Copperhead Snake
Chipmunk
Dogwood
Lily
Live Oak
Marsh/Swamp
Tall trees, bogs,
rivers, and ponds
Upper and Lower
Coastal Plain
Bobcat
Otter
Anhinga
Bullfrog
Cypress
Sassafras
Pitcher Plant
Coast
Wide, wet, sandy
beaches
Upper and Lower
Coastal Plain
Gopher Turtle
Glass Lizard
Flathead Catfish
Southern Magnolia
Sabal Palmetto
Sea Rocket
Atlantic Ocean
Large body of water
bordering the coast
Atlantic Ocean
Loggerhead Turtle
Crab
Bottle Nose Dolphin
Seaweed
Phytoplankton
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Your Task…
• Go back and look at the review table.
• Look at the Animals column and count the
animals we discussed in this lesson.
• Separate them into the correct animal
families (mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish,
and birds).
• Write the number of animals in each animal
family.
• Check your work here
Helpful Hint: Go back and view the slides that show the animals!
How Did You Do?
Animals In Each Family
2
Fish
Birds
Fish
3
Birds
5
Reptiles
Amphibians
Reptiles
Amphibians
1
Mammals
Animals In Each Family
6
Mammals
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
6
3
5
Mammals
Amphibians
1
Reptiles
Birds
Fish