Listly by Hallie Fenton
Here is a list of resources to help 8th grade Georgia History students conquer Inquiry-based Learning assignments. In this unit, students will be responsible for participating in an online, interactive gallery walk, creating an adventure story using Google Forms, and answering a Data-Based Question. The resources within this list will help you analyze the colonial period of Georgia's history.
This podcast discusses the Founding of Savannah and key figures in its establishment. It also discusses other colonial establishments, such as Spanish Missions. This resource is important because it differentiates the content for the auditory learners in the class. To listen to the podcast, you must "like" the video and download the app "Stitcher" on your phone. Then, go to your "likes" and review the "Founding of Savannah. You may incorporate the information from the podcast into our Gallery Walk activity.
This online article describes the Battle of Bloody Marsh. If you remember, one of the reasons Georgia was established was for defense against the Spanish. This event in Georgia history is an early accomplishment of the state. You will need to use this document to answer the Data-Based Question: Based on the Reasons for Settlement, as Stated in the Charter of 1732, Was the Georgia Colony a Success or Failure?
This is a primary document called the Charter of 1732. The Charter of 1732 explains the 3 reasons Georgia was established. It also gave James Oglethorpe and the other Trustees permission to create the colony. You may use this resource to participate in the Gallery Walk activity and/or in the Data Based Question activity.
This is a primary source from a Malcontent who lived in Georgia during the Trustee Period. It is important that you be able to analyze primary sources and use the information as part of research. This resource is a written record of a colonial person's opinion on the effectiveness of the Trustees' rules and regulations. You will use this document to answer the document-based question: Based on the Reasons for Settlement, as Stated in the Charter of 1732, Was the Georgia Colony a Success or Failure?
This video describes the life and accomplishments of James Oglethorpe. It is important to gather information from a variety of sources and content types. Visual learners may like this format better than a typical lecture style lesson. You should use this video evaluate the role of James Oglethorpe. Use the information, to complete the Gallery Walk assignment.
This is an interactive Jeopardy review game. It is important to continue to study throughout the unit, as well as throughout the year. This will ensure you do not lose skills as we get further into the year. You may use this interactive game to review the major topics covered about the Royal Period in Georgia history. Remember, this is prior to the American Revolution.
This online article describes the Malcontents, these people are considered to be one of Georgia's diverse groups that lived in the state during the Colonial Period. This resource is important because it will help you evaluate the role of the Malcontents. You may use this information to help you research for the Gallery Walk assignment, collect notes, or the Data-Based Question Assignment.
This video describes the life and accomplishments of Mary Musgrove. It is important to gather information from a variety of sources and content types. Visual learners may like this format better than a typical lecture style lesson. You should use this video evaluate the role of Mary Musgrove and her relationship with James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi. Use the information, to complete the Gallery Walk assignment.
This infographic shows the steps within the R.A.C.E strategy. It is important to know how to organize written responses. Use this infographic to help you organize your answer to the document-based question. You may continue to use this strategy with any constructed response.
This online article describes the Salzburgers, these people are considered to be one of Georgia's diverse groups that lived in the state during the Colonial Period. This resource is important because it will help you evaluate the role of the Salzburgers. You may use this information to help you research for the Gallery Walk assignment, collect notes, or the Data-Based Question Assignment.
This video describes the life and accomplishments of Tomochichi. It is important to gather information from a variety of sources and content types. Visual learners may like this format better than a typical lecture style lesson. You should use this video evaluate the role of Tomochichi and his relationship with James Oglethorpe. Use the information, to complete the Gallery Walk assignment.