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Georgia's Geography and Primary Sources

In this lesson students will use maps to learn about Georgia's geography and the role of primary sources in the study of geography.

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Georgia's Geography and Primary Sources

In this lesson students will use maps to learn about Georgia's geography and the role of primary sources in the study of geography.

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GeorgiaHistorical
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Steve - Renaissance Middle School Tamara - Renaissance Middle School

Rasan Renaissance Middle School Stephanie Renaissance Middle School

Standards
Each activity should meet a Georgia Studies standard and Common Core State Standard. Separate the standards by commas. Example: SS8H4, ELACCRI1, L6-8RH1

SS8G1, L6-8RH7, L6-8WHST9, ELACC8RI7.

Time Needed to Complete Activity:

One class period.

Overview
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Students will use online resources and topographic maps to locate five geographic regions in the state of Georgia. Have them draw their own map of Georgia, color label each region. On a separate sheet of paper they will discuss why geography, landscape, and climate can all be used as primary sources. Students should also discuss the importance of using maps when conducting research.

Materials Needed
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State of Georgia maps: http://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=state+of+georgia http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/gamaps.htm Physiographic (Relief) Maps: http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/relief.htm

Procedures
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Teachers Task: Before class, create a handout that contains the assingment prompt and the website addresses to sites that feature different maps of Georgia.

Once in class, introduce or reintroduce the definition of a primary source. Explain the differences between primary and secondary sources. Perhaps make a chart on the board comparing and contrasting a primary source from a secondary source. Start an in-class discussion over why a map could be used as a primary source. Have students look up different maps of Georgia using the websites provided on the previously created handout. Using the information gathered from the online resources, students should draw up their own map of Georgia containing five geographic regions. They should also write their assignment on the importance of using geography and maps as primary sources. Their map and written assignment should be turned in together.

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