Educational Resources by GSE
The Northeast Georgia History Center provides free educational resources designed to meet the Georgia Standards of Excellence in K-12 Social Studies. Below you will find YouTube videos, podcast episodes, worksheets, and activities for your classroom.
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SS1H1 Read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/ statesman), Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea (exploration), Theodore Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment), George Washington Carver (science), and Ruby Bridges (civil rights).
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (for example: food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation, etc.)
SS1G1 Describe how each historic figure in SS1H1a was influenced by his or her time and place.
a. American colonies (Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson)
b. American frontier (Lewis & Clark and Sacagawea)
c. National Parks (Theodore Roosevelt)
d. Southern U.S. (George Washington Carver and Ruby Bridges)
SS1CG1 Describe how the historical figures in SS1H1a display positive character traits such as fairness, respect for others, respect for the environment, courage, equality, tolerance, perseverance, and commitment.
These qualities and characteristics are discussed in our Time Travel Adventures for: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, Sacagawea, and George Washington Carver.
Resources
Time Travel Adventures
Free for Georgia teachers and homeschool groups.A live and interactive program using Zoom in which students and their Time Travel Guide meet historic characters to learn about their life and time. Typically 45-60 minutes.
SS1H1 / SS1G1 / SS1CG1 Characters:
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
The Corps of Discovery (Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea)
George Washington Carver
Revolutionary War Soldier
Early American Woman
- Daily life, culture, religion, food ways, entertainment, transportation, communication, shelter, clothing, skills, etc.YouTube Videos for Teachers to Learn More
Meet Benjamin Franklin -
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SS2H1 Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
a. James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia)
b. Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet)
c. Jackie Robinson (sportsmanship and civil rights)
d. Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights)
e. Juliette Gordon Low (Girl Scouts and leadership)
f. Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights)
SS2H2 Describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.
a. Compare and contrast the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past to those of Georgians today.
SS2CG3 Give examples of how the historical figures in SS2H1 demonstrate positive citizenship traits such as: honesty, dependability, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion.
These qualities and characteristics are discussed in our Time Travel Adventures for: James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove (Tomochichi is discussed by Oglethorpe and Musgrove.)
Resources
Time Travel AdventuresFree for Georgia teachers and homeschool groups.
A live and interactive program using Zoom in which students and their Time Travel Guide meet historic characters to learn about their life and time. Typically 45-60 minutes.
SS2H1 / SSH2 Characters
James Oglethorpe
- Can be combined with Mary Musgrove (discusses Tomochichi)Mary Musgrove
- Can be combined with James Oglethorpe (discusses Tomochichi)Juliette Gordon Low
SS2CG3 Lesson
The Deerskin Trade Lesson
- Lesson about the deerskin trade between white settlers and the Cherokee, Creek, and other Georgia Native American tribes. Covers tools, clothing, culture, foodways, and trade of both Native Americans and European-Americans. -
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SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.
a. Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America: French and Indian War, 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of the Sons of Liberty, the activities of the Daughters of Liberty, Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party.
b. Describe the influence of key individuals and groups during the American Revolution: King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Paul Revere, and Black regiments.
c. Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
d. Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.
Resources
Time Travel AdventuresFree for Georgia teachers and homeschool groups.
A live and interactive program using Zoom in which students and their Time Travel Guide meet historic characters to learn about their life and time. Typically 45-60 minutes.
SS4H1 Characters
King George III
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold