Social Studies Mini-Lesson Plan

Grade level: SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface

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Arts standard: VA2C.1 Applies information from other disciplines to enhance the understanding and production of artworks.

VA2.CR.4 Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes of two-dimensional art

Learning objective:

The students will understand the different topographical features of Georgia and will describe how they define Georgia’s physical features and where each geographical region is located.Social studies standard:

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Learning objective:

1-2 learning objectives:

By studying these topics and activities, students will be able to locate the geographic regions of Georgia and understand where they live and their relationship to each region thus making their own connections.

Instructional strategy:

Description of the learning activity that successfully integrates social studies and the arts (100-150 words):

The teacher will open the lesson informing the students that they will take a tour around the state of Georgia. I will display various backgrounds on the interactive board to portray important landforms, cities, buildings, plants and animals etc. All the while dressing appropriate for the climate of that region or area of that region. For example, I will display beaches of the coastal plain and wear beach clothing, sunglasses, etc. I will also add music, for the Blue Ridge I will play a son by Alan Jackson called Blue Ridge Mountain. For the activity, the small group of students will work to create a life size map of Georgia that depicts the five regions. Each student will use large region shapes (pre-cut by the teacher), the students will color each region a different color and then place the pieces together so that they fit like a puzzle. The color of choice will be colors that make sense to them, for example Blue Ridge Mountain may most likely be colored blue. The group will then use their knowledge and teacher support to name each region and label on the life size map. The group will also add features to describe each region. More visual learners may use pictures such as pictures of the city of Atlanta to place in the piedmont region. The kinesthetic leaner is able to move and make his way around the map while completing the activity. Learners are also able to add notes and facts on sticky notes or directly on the region to add to the map.

Formative assessment:

Students will complete an exit ticket consisting of three questions.

1. In what region do most people live in?

2. What region is farthest south?

3. What region has the highest point in ga?