Unit 1: Geography
of Georgia
SS8G1: The student will describe
Georgia with regard to physical features
and location.
August 7, 2015
Tell Me What You Know
1. Name the 7 continents:
2. List the 4 oceans:
3. In 10 minutes tell me everything you know about the state of
Georgia. (It can be anything)
Number it on your paper.
http://www.online-stopwatch.com/countdown-timer/
What do we know????
1.
Name the 7 continents:
2.
List the 4 oceans:
What do we know????
Facts about Georgia:
Vocabulary Terms to Know
SS8G1a
• Region: An area with common characteristics such
as soil, vegetation, climate, landforms, recreation and
economic opportunities.
• Nation: A territory or country.
• Continent: One of seven large land masses on
Earth.
• Hemisphere: A half of a sphere or the Earth.
Location SS8G1a
• Located on the continent of North America
• Located in the southeastern region of the USA
• Georgia is bordered by five states on the:
A. Florida
B. South Carolina
C. Alabama
D. Tennessee
E. North Carolina
Location
Absolute & Relative Location
• Absolute Location: Georgia is between 30 ° 31‘
and 35 ° north latitude; between 81° and 85 ° 53'
west longitude.
• Relative Location: Georgia is surrounded by
Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, &
North Carolina (5 border states…
).
• Georgia is positioned in both the northern and
western hemispheres.
Location
Location
• Georgia has 159 counties
• Georgia is ranked 24th in size among the 50 U.S.
states.
• Largest state east of the Mississippi River.
• Highest mountain point in Georgia is Brasstown
Bald (4,784 feet), which is located in Twiggs County
• Atlanta is the capital city.
Where in the World is Georgia?
Absolute Location:
Region of the
USA:
Relative location:
Georgia is bordered
by ---states. It is
located north of ----,
south of -----, etc.
Georgia is also
bordered by the ----Ocean
Continent:
Hemisphere:
Homework: Unit 1 Frayer Models
Due: Wednesday, August 12th
Define the following
The Frayer Model
vocabulary terms using
the Frayer Model
Vocabulary Word
Definition
template:
1. Absolute Location
2. Continent
3. Hemisphere
4. Nation
5. Region
6. Relative Location
Facts/Characteristics
1.
2.
Picture/Example
5 Geographic Regions SS8G1b
5 Geographic Regions
• Each of these regions has soil, physical features, and
climate that help determine what kinds of animals
and plants can live and thrive in it.
STOP
Unit 1: Geography
of Georgia
SS8G1: The student will describe
Georgia with regard to physical features
and location.
August 10, 2015
Homework for Monday, August 10, 2015
• In a paragraph, please share which state and city you
were born in as well as how many states and or
countries you have visited, thus far. Please share the
names of these states and or countries, too!
• Finally, share some of your favorite places that you
have visited in the state of Georgia (amusement
parks, landmarks, camping, mountains, cities, malls,
concerts, etc.). Due Tuesday August 11, 2015
Homework: Unit 1 Frayer Models
Due: Thursday , August 13th
Define the following
vocabulary terms using the
Frayer Model template:
The Frayer Model
Vocabulary Word
Definition
Facts/Characteristics
1.
Picture/Example
1. Climate
2. Aquifer
3. Hazardous Waste
4. Weather
5. Piedmont
6. Tornadoes
7.
Fall Line (Zone)
8.
Hurricanes
2.
5 Geographic Regions
• Appalachian Plateau
Region: The
mountainous region
found in the
northwestern corner of
Georgia.
• Its most prominent
features are Lookout
and Cloudland Canyon.
5 Geographic Regions
• Ridge and Valley
Region: It occupies most
of the northwestern part
of Georgia.
• Forms a series of parallel
valleys separated by ridges
in the northwest corner
of the state.
• The valleys contain fertile
land for farming.
5 Geographic Regions
• Blue Ridge Region: It is
located in the
northeastern part of
Georgia.
• It consists of mountains,
ridges, and basins.
• Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s
tallest mountain, is
located in this region.
5 Geographic Regions
• Piedmont Region: It contains a
series of rolling hills and occasional
isolated mountains (Stone Mountain
and Pine Mountain).
• Rivers and ravines are found
throughout this region.
• Red clay soil is found in this region.
• ½ of Georgia’s population lives in
the Piedmont Region.
• We live in this region.
Fall Line
• Also known as the Fall Zone
• It stretches across the state from
Augusta to Columbus.
• It is the natural boundary that
separates the Piedmont and Coastal
Plain Regions.
• Land elevation drops and the water
flows at an increase rate.
• Georgia’s waterfalls are located along
the fall line.
Physical Features SS8G1c
• Fall Line is located
between the Piedmont
Region and Coastal
Plain Region.
• It is the point at which
hilly or mountainous
lands meet the coast plain.
• This is where Georgia’s
waterfalls and rapids are
found.
5 Geographic Regions
• The Georgia coast is associated with
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•
•
•
the Coastal Plain Region, a low, flat
region of well-drained, gently rolling
hills and poorly drained flat woods.
The Atlantic Ocean forms the eastern
border of the Coastal Plain.
The southern border of this province
is formed by the Gulf of Mexico, in
the state of Florida.
This region is divided into the inner
and outer Coastal Plains.
The Coastal Plain is the largest
region in Georgia.
MAP ACTIVITY
Advance 1 slide 1st period
5 Geographic Regions SS8G1b
Add to your map:
1. Atlanta
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Brasstown Bald Mountain
4. Chattahoochee River
5. Savannah River
6. Okefenokee Swamp
7. Label where Alabama,
Tennessee, Florida, North
Carolina, and South
Carolina are located on
your map
STOP
Unit 1: Geography
of Georgia
SS8G1: The student will describe
Georgia with regard to physical features
and location.
August 11th, 2015
Physical Features
• Okefenokee Swamp is a wetland haven for hundreds of plants,
animals, and reptiles.
• This swamp is located in the outer Coastal Plain Region.
http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/story/okefenokee_swamp
(12 min)
Physical Features
• Georgia two major seaports are: Savannah & Brunswick, GA.
• Georgia’s rivers are important to the state, because they:
A. Provides habitat for thousands of plant and animal species
B. Transportation routes for ships carrying goods
C. Provide drinking water for many areas
D. Generate hydroelectric power at many dams and cool the
reactors at facilities that provide nuclear power in the state
E. Source of recreation for people who like to canoe, kayak, and
swim
Physical Features
• 11 Major state rivers are:
1. Etowah River
2. Coosa River
3. Chattahoochee River
4. Oostanaula River
5. Flint River
6. Chattooga River
7. Savannah River
8. Ogeechee River
9. Oconee River
10. Ocmulgee River
11. Altamaha Rivers
Physical Features
• Along Georgia’s eastern coastline are the Barrier Islands.
• They are all located in Glynn County.
• These islands protect Georgia’s beaches on the eastern
coastline by blocking wind, sand, and water from eroding
the land.
• These islands are wildlife sanctuaries, recreation, and tourist
attractions.
• Also, known as the “Golden Isles” these islands are named:
Tybee, St. Simon, Jekyll, Cumberland, Sea Island,
Wassaw, Ossabaw, St. Catherines, and Sapelo.
Picture of Barrier Islands
Secret Seashore: Georgia’s Barrier Islands
(Georgia Public Broadcast, 2011)
Media Clip: http://bcove.me/kulrqy1k
Georgia’s Climate SS8G1d
• Climate refers to the average weather and patterns
of weather of a region over a long period of time.
• Climate of a region influences the types of homes
built, the types of industries that develop, the
clothing people wear, and what crops are grown.
• Georgia’s climate is temperate/mild, which means it
rarely has extremes of weather.
Climate
• Georgia’s population continues to grow, with new businesses
moving to the state.
• People have migrated to Georgia from other regions of the
USA, due to its temperate/mild climate.
Climate
• Georgia’s rainfall allows for:
A. Agriculture in much of the state
B. The many rivers and streams provide drinking
water
C. Transportation
D. Electric power
Climate
• Georgia is subject to two extreme forms of weather:
tornadoes and hurricanes.
• On average, Georgia has about 20 tornadoes a year
(March through May).
• Tropical storms can turn into hurricanes if their wind
speed increases.
• Hurricanes that affect Georgia begin in the tropical area
of Atlanta Ocean, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico.
MAP ACTIVITY
Label and locate on Map
5 Geographic Regions of
Georgia
 Appalachian Plateauyellow
 Blue Ridge Region-blue
 Ridge and Valley-brown
 Piedmont Region-green
 Coastal Plain-orange
 Fall Line-black
Identify
Atlanta
Atlantic Ocean-blue
Brasstown Bald Mountain
Chattahoochee River-blue
Savannah River-blue
Barrier Islands-circle and label
Okefenokee Swamp-purple
The states that border Georgia
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Label and locate on Map
5 Geographic Regions of
Georgia
 Appalachian Plateauyellow
 Blue Ridge Region-blue
 Ridge and Valley-brown
 Piedmont Region-green
 Coastal Plain-orang
 Fall Line-black
Identify
Atlanta
Atlantic Ocean-blue
Brasstown Bald Mountain
Chattahoochee River-blue
Savannah River-blue
Barrier Islands-circle and label
Okefenokee Swamp-purple
The states that border Georgia
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
References
Caldwell, L. A. (2010). Georgia: Its heritage and its
promise. Atlanta, GA: Clairmont Press.
Klein, P. (2005). Georgia: In the American Experience.
Atlanta, GA: McDougal Littell
Label, locate and color on
Map
5 Geographic Regions of
Georgia
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Appalachian PlateauRidge and Valley
Piedmont RegionCoastal Plain
Fall Line
Identify
Atlanta
Atlantic Ocean
Brasstown Bald Mountain
Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
Barrier Islands
Okefenokee Swamp
The states that border Georgia
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Label, locate and color on
Map
5 Geographic Regions of
Georgia
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Appalachian PlateauRidge and Valley
Piedmont RegionCoastal Plain
Fall Line
Identify
Atlanta
Atlantic Ocean
Brasstown Bald Mountain
Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
Barrier Islands
Okefenokee Swamp
The states that border Georgia
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee