Unpacking the Standards Modern Georgia and Civil Rights

“Unpacking the Standards”: Modern Georgia and Civil Rights 8 th Grade Social Studies Mr. Short

Unit 7: Modern GA and Civil Rights Lesson 1: Post-World War II Developments Verbs Nouns

Lesson 1: Post-World War II Developments History Standard – SS 8 H 10 The student will evaluate key post. World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 H 10 Elements a. Analyze the impact of the transformation of agriculture on Georgia’s growth. b. Explain how the development of Atlanta, including the roles of mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. , and major league sports, contributed to the growth of Georgia. c. Discuss the impact of Ellis Arnall.

Lesson 1: Post-World War II Developments Geography Standard – SS 8 G 2 The student will explain how the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield -Jackson International Airport, and Georgia’s deepwater ports help drive the state’s economy.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 G 2 Elements a. Explain how the three transportation systems interact to provide domestic and international goods to the people of Georgia. b. Explain how the three transportation systems interact to provide producers and service providers in Georgia with national and international markets. c. Explain how the three transportation systems provide jobs for Georgians.

Unit 7: Modern GA and Civil Rights Lesson 1: Post-World War II Developments Verbs • Analyze • Explain • Discuss • Explain Nouns • Impact of: 1. Transformation of Agriculture • Development of Atlanta contributed to the growth of GA: 2. William B. Hartsfield 3. Ivan Allen Jr. 4. Major League Sports • Impact of: 5. Ellis Arnall • Impact of transportation systems: 6. Interstate Highway System 7. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport 8. GA’s Deepwater Ports

Unit 7: Modern GA and Civil Rights Lesson 2: Segregation and Civil Rights Verbs Nouns

Lesson 2: Segregation and Civil Rights History Standard – SS 8 H 11 The student will evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 H 11 Elements a. Describe major developments in civil rights and Georgia’s role during the 1940 s and 1950 s; include the roles of Herman Talmadge, Benjamin Mays, the 1946 governor’s race and the end of the white primary, Brown v. Board of Education, Martin Luther King, Jr. , and the 1956 state flag. b. Analyze the role Georgia and prominent Georgians played in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960 s and 1970 s; include such events as the founding of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Sibley Commission, admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia, Albany Movement, March on Washington, Civil Rights Act, the election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta, and the role of Lester Maddox. c. Discuss the impact of Andrew Young on Georgia.

Unit 7: Modern GA and Civil Rights Lesson 2: Segregation and Civil Rights Verbs • Describe • Analyze • Discuss Nouns • Major developments in Civil Rights and GA’s role: 1. Herman Talmadge 2. Benjamin Mays 3. 1946 Governor’s Race/End of the White Primary 4. Brown v. Board of Ed. 5. Martin Luther King Jr. 6. 1956 State Flag • Role of GA in Civil Rights: 7. SNCC 8. Sibley Commission 9. Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to UGA 10. Albany Movement 11. March on Washington 12. Civil Rights Act 13. Maynard Jackson as Mayor of Atlanta 14. Lester Maddox • Impact of: 15. Andrew Young

Unit 7: Modern GA and Civil Rights Lesson 3: Georgia in Recent History Verbs Nouns

Lesson 3: Georgia in Recent History Standard – SS 8 H 12 The student will explain the importance of significant social, economic, and political developments in Georgia since 1970.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 H 12 Elements a. Evaluate the consequences of the end of the county unit system and reapportionment. b. Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president. c. Analyze the impact of the rise of the two-party system in Georgia. d. Evaluate the effect of the 1996 Olympic Games on Georgia. e. Evaluate the importance of new immigrant communities to the growth and economy of Georgia.

Unit 7: Modern GA and Civil Rights Lesson 3: Georgia in Recent History Verbs • Evaluate • Describe • Analyze • Evaluate Nouns • Consequences of: 1. End of the County Unit System 2. Reapportionment • Role of: 3. Jimmy Carter (Senator, Governor, President, and Past President) • Impact of the rise of: 4. Two-Party System • Effect of: 5. 1996 Olympic Games • Importance of: 6. New Immigrant Communities