use a letter/number grid system to determine location
compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps
use customary and metric map scales to determine distance on a map
use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
use a map to explain impact of geography on historical and current events
draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
use latitude and longitude to determine location
use graphic scales to determine distances on a map
compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
B - Information Processing Skills
compare similarities and differences
organize items chronologically
identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
identify and use primary and secondary sources
interpret timelines
identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
construct charts and tables
analyze artifacts
write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
analyze graphs and diagrams
translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
formulate appropriate research questions
write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
check for consistency of information
interpret political cartoons
C - Geographic Understandings of Georgia
describe Georgia's geography and climate
D - Native American Cultures and Exploration
evaluate the impact of European exploration and settlement on American Indians in Georgia
E - Georgia’s Colonial History
analyze the colonial period of Georgia's history
F - Georgia and the American Revolution
analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolutionary Era
G - Westward Expansion
explain significant factors that affected westward expansion in Georgia between 1789 and 1840
H - Antebellum, Civil War and Reconstruction
analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia
analyze the impact of Reconstruction on Georgia
I - New South
evaluate key political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Georgia during the New South Era
J - World War I and Great Depression
analyze Georgia's participation in important events that occurred from World War I through the Great Depression
K - World War II in Georgia
describe the role of Georgia in World War II
L - Post World War II in Georgia
evaluate key post-World War II developments in Georgia
M - Georgia’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement
evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement
N - Modern Georgia
explain the importance of developments in Georgia since the late 20th Century
O - Governing Georgia
describe the foundations of Georgia's government
analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia in state government
analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government
analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government
explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders
analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia
P - Economic Understandings
explain how the four transportation systems (i.e., road, air, water, and rail) of Georgia contribute to the development and growth of the state's economy
evaluate the influence of Georgia-based businesses on the state's economic growth and development
explain the principles of effective personal money management
