Georgia Public Broadcast (GPB), the local PBS affiliate, has pulled together a host of resources to help students continue learning while at home, including these dozen that focus on aspects of GCPS’ Social Studies Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum.
The Geology and Geography of Georgia
1. Geographic Regions of Georgia. From the Coastal Plains to the Blue Ridge, students can visit the five physiographic regions to learn about their characteristics, economic importance, and much more.
2. Physical Features of Georgia. Explore the state’s 12 physical features— as close as Stone Mountain and on the other end of the state— as well as their environmental characteristics, historical connections, and much more.
3. Georgia’s Forests. In this interactive journey, learn about forest ecosystems, food webs, life cycles, forestry management processes, career opportunities, and much more.
The People and History of the Peach State
4. Georgia American Indian Mounds. Through videos, photo galleries, and 360 images, students can examine prehistoric technology, innovations, and artifacts, and analyze prehistoric Indian society, culture, and religion.
5. Creek Nation of Georgia. Take an in-depth look at the lives of the Creek Nation before Georgia’s first settlers arrived, the fight to remain on their land, and their removal from Georgia in the 1830s.
6. Cherokee Nation of Georgia. Students study the Cherokee Nation, from first encounters with Europeans to the signing of the Indian Removal Act by Andrew Jackson that led to their forced relocation to Indian Territory in 1838.
7. Andersonville, Georgia Civil War Prison Camp. Students take a trip back in time to one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War.
8. Civil Rights Movement in Georgia. This virtual collection of videos, primary source materials, photos galleries, maps, artwork, music, and more engage students in exploration of the Civil Rights Movement.
Key Figures in Our State’s History
9. Warm Springs and The Little White House. This virtual visit to Warm Springs explores President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s ties to Georgia, including his struggle with polio and his interaction with Georgia citizens.
10. Jimmy Carter in Georgia. A journey through the remarkable life of James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, Jr., takes students from President Carter’s early years in his hometown of Plains through his time as governor and president and his post-presidency achievements.
Education and Enterprise in Georgia
11. University of Georgia. In this virtual field trip, students learn about the creation of the University of Georgia (UGA), the first state-chartered institution, and the school’s past struggles with social issues such as race and gender discrimination.
12. Entrepreneurship in Georgia. Explore Georgia’s unique economy through a study of five of the state’s largest companies.
We’ll be sharing more tips so watch for the next installment of DLD Daily Dozen!