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Henry County Schools

Eighth Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map

2008-2009

Middle School

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August

SS8H1 a

SS8G1

SS8G2

SS8E1

SS8CG5 a, b, c

Unit 1 Essential Questions:

Local Government:

Why are there different forms of local governments?What are the differences in functions and purposes of city and county governments in Georgia? (SS8CG5a)How are the three major forms of Georgias city governments alike and how are they different? (SS8CG5b)What are the functions of special purpose governments? (SS8CG5c)How do Georgia citizens financially support the state government? (SS8E4a)How is state and local revenue distributed to the citizens of Georgia and how are the choices made before distributing these revenues? (SS8E4b, c)

Geography:

What is the relative location of Georgia in terms of hemisphere, continent, nation, region, and global position? (SS8G2a, c)What are the significant geographic regions of Georgia, and how have they impacted Georgias growth and development? (SS8G1b, c)What are the relative locations of these regions within Georgia? (SS8G1b)How has climate played a role in Georgias growth and development? (SS8G1d)How have Georgias transportation systems (air, land, water) changed over time and affected human activity and economic opportunities? (SS8G2a, c)

Pre-Historic Period:

How did various developments in the culture of prehistoric Native Americans mark their evolution from the Paleo period through the Mississippi period? (SS8H1a, SS8E1)What impact did environment have on the development of the prehistoric Native American cultures? (SS8H1a, b; SS8E1; SS8G1c, d)How did life change for the Mississippi Indians after the arrival of European explorers? (SS8H1b)

Information Processing Skills:

IP 2IP 5IP 7IP 9IP 10IP 11IP 13

Map and Globe Skills:

MG 1 6MG 9

Reading:

c - d

One writing assessment per semester

GA Studies:

Ch. 16: 1-2, 4Ch. 1: 1 3Ch. 2: 2, 3Ch. 3: 1

GADOE:

Unit 2: PrehistoryUnit 11: State and Local Government

Additional:

TTO1 pg. 46, pg. 134

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August September

Unit 2: Colonization to Royal Government

SS8H1 b, c

SS8H2 a, b, c

SS8E1

SS8E2 a

SS8G1 c, d

Unit 2 Essential Questions:

How did physical features and climatic factors play a role in settlement of the Georgia colony? (SS8G1d)Why did European countries explore, claim, and settle the North American continent? (SS8H1c)How did the contributions of various political and cultural groups contribute to the development of the Georgia colony during the Trustee period? (SS8H2b)How was the founding of the Georgia colony and its evolution to statehood unique? (SS8H2a, c)Which cultural groups affected the Georgia colony and what were their contributions? (SS8H2b)Other than founder, James Oglethorpe, what other individuals influenced the Georgia colonial society? (SS8H2)Which European countries competed for settlement in Southeastern U.S.? (SS8H1c)What prompted these countries to explore, claim, and settle these new bonds? (SS8H1c)What goods/services did the early colony of Georgia attempt to produce? (SS8E1)How did Georgia become a royal colony and what effect did this event have on the colonists? (SS8H2c)What goods and materials did the English king and the Georgia trustees feel that the Georgia colony could provide for England? (SS8H2d)

Information Processing Skills:

IP 1 7IP 9 10IP 16

Map and Globe Skills:

MG 6 8 MG 10 12

Reading:

a - dOne writing assessment per semester.

Georgia Studies:

Ch. 1: 2, 3Ch. 4: 1-4Ch. 5: 1, 2

GADOE:

Unit 3: Exploration/ Colonization

History Alive:

Ch. 2Ch. 3

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September

American Revolution: Government

SS8H3

SS8H4

SS8E1

SS8E2 a

SS8CG1

Unit 3 Essential Questions:

How did the immediate and long-term causes of The American Revolution impact Georgia? (SS8H3a)What role did Georgia play in The American Revolution? (SS8H3b)Why did people produce particular goods during The Revolution, and how did they choose with whom to trade? (SS8E1, SS8E2a)What led to the evolution of Georgias government from a royal colony to a constitutional democracy? (SS8H4a, b)What were the causes, both immediate and long term of The American Revolution against England? (SS8H3a)What was the significance of Georgia and its colonists in this conflict? (SS8H3b)How did past experiences of the patriots with Englands monarchy influence their decisions regarding a new form of government? (SS8H3a, SS8H4a, b)What person/groups/events were significant to the development of the new government and how? (SS8H3b, SS8H4b)How did the new government assure citizens that it would not impose the oppression of the past monarchy? (SS8CG1a-e)What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and why was the decision made to write a new document rather than revise them? (SS8H4a)What were the strengths and weaknesses addressed? (SS8H4a)What role did Georgia play at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and how did Abraham Baldwin and William Few influence Georgias role? (SS8H4b)What is the basic structure of Georgias Constitution, and how does it protect the separation of powers? (SS8CG1a, b)What are the rights of American citizens, and what responsibilities accompany these basic rights of citizenship? (SS8CG1c)How was Georgias economy impacted before, during, and after the Revolutionary War? (SS8E1, SS8E2a)What persons/groups/events were significant to the development of the new government of the U.S. of America and of Georgia? (SS8H3b, SS8H4b)How does the system of checks and balances in government prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful? (SS8CG1b)

Information Processing Skills:

IP 2IP 3IP 5IP 6IP 7IP 15IP 11IP 10IP 16IP 17

Map and Globe Skills:

MG 7 MG 8 MG 11MG 12

Reading:

a - dOne writing assessment per semester.

Georgia Studies:

Ch. 5: 3 4Ch. 6: 1Ch. 14: 1Ch. 16: 4

History Alive:

Ch. 5Ch. 6Ch. 7Ch. 8

GADOE:

Unit 4: Statehouse

Additional:

My Brother Sam is DeadMy Auss: Essay

TTO1: 105/118

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October 13 November 21

Government: Legislative Branch

SS8CG2

SS8CG4

SS8CG6

Unit 4 Essential Questions:

How are the actions of members of the General Assembly related to the desires of citizens to be safe and free? (SS8CG2) What are the qualifications, duties, and terms of office for members of the Georgia General Assembly? (SS8CG2a)How is the Georgia General Assembly structured? (SS8CG2a)How does a bill become a law in Georgia? (SS8CG2c)What is the role and function of the Legislative Branch of government in Georgia? (SS8CG2)How are Georgias legislators elected? (SS8CG2a)What is the structure of the Georgia General Assembly? (SS8CG2b)What types of committees exist, and what role(s) do committees play in the work of the General Assembly? (SS8CG2b)What are the requirements for voting and elections in Georgia? (SS8G1d)

Information Processing Skills:

IP 9IP 12IP 17IP 1IP 3IP 6IP 8

Map and Globe Skills:

MG 4MG 6MG 11MG 12

Reading:

a d

One writing assessment per semester.

Georgia Studies:

Ch. 15

GADOE:

Unit 10: Unit 11: State and Local Government Unit 12: Adult and Juvenile Justice System

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October 13 November 21

Government: Legislative Branch

SS8CG2

SS8CG4

SS8CG6

Unit 5 Essential Questions:

What is the structure of the executive branch of Georgia government? (SS8CG4a)How do the governor and the agencies of the executive branch protect the citizens of the state? (SS8CG3)Why is it important to have a balanced budget? (SS8E5)

Information Processing Skills:

IP 9IP 12IP 17IP 1IP 3IP 6IP 8

Map and Globe Skills:

MG 4MG 6MG 11MG 12

Reading:

a d

One writing assessment per semester.

Georgia Studies:

Ch. 15

GADOE:

Unit 10: Unit 11: State and Local Government Unit 12: Adult and Juvenile Justice System

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October 13 November 21

Government: Legislative Branch

SS8CG2

SS8CG4

SS8CG6

Unit 6 Essential Questions:

What is the structure of the judicial branch of Georgia government? (SS8CG4a)What is the difference between criminal and civil law? (SS8G4b)How does Georgias judicial system provide justice and protect the rights of citizens? How are juveniles treated differently under our judicial system? (SS8CG6)How might conflicts be peacefully resolved? (SS8CG4d)What are the seven offenses for which a juvenile may be tried as an adu