Name __________________________
Period ________
Directions: The state of Georgia is divided into five very different and distinct geographic regions. Using your textbook (pages 9 – 21) to read and research, make a flip book detailing many of the traits and characteristics of these regions. Include the following information for each region:
 Mark Location on the map by outlining the region and mark with an arrow
 Describe the location and size in words (see examples) o Begins in the northeast corner of the state and extend south to ….. o ….is the largest region of Georgia taking up almost a third of the state
 Describe the soil of the region
 List the natural resources
 Describe/list significant agriculture, industry, or economic contributions of the region
 List the large cities
 Draw three images to represent the unique qualities of the regions
In addition to the facts above, include information on the items specific to each region listed below. For mountains and features describe their importance, size, elevation, etc.
Appalachian Plateau:
 The two nicknames for the region
 Lookout Mountain
 Cloudland Canyon
 Civil War sites (2)
Ridge and Valley:
 Elevations
 Mountains
Piedmont:
 Significance of its name
 Importance of the fall line
 Major waterways
Blue Ridge:
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Mountains
Brasstown Bald
Amicalola Falls
Coastal Plains:
 Importance of fall line
 Okefenokee Swamp
 Barrier Islands
 Major Ports
MAP DIRECTIONS:
 Complete the map of Georgia on the back of your flip book.
 Make sure you follow the directions and mark all of the required locations
Appalachian
Plateau (17 pts)
 Mark on map
 Location
 Soil
 Cities
 Resources
 Images
 Specific
Region
Information
Piedmont
(17 pts)
 Mark on map
 Location
 Soil
 Cities
 Resources
 Images
 Specific
Region
Information
Flip Book Rubric
Ridge and
Valley (17 pts)
Coastal Plains
(17 pts)
 Mark on map
 Location
 Soil
 Cities
 Resources
 Images
 Specific
Region
Information
 Mark on map
 Location
 Soil
 Cities
 Resources
 Images
 Specific
Region
Information
Blue Ridge
(17 pts)
 Mark on map
 Location
 Soil
 Cities
 Resources
 Images
 Specific
Region
Information
Map
(15pts)
 5 Regions marked
 Fall Line
 Okefenokeee
 Appalachian
 Cities
 Rivers
 Barrier
Islands
 Atlantic