My WebQuest

Georgia On Your Mind!

Introduction

SS2G1 The student will locate major topographical features of Georgia and will describe how these features define Georgia’s surface.

a. Locate all the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau.

b. Locate the major rivers: Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha, Savannah, St. Mary’s, Chattahoochee, and Flint.

Introduction

In the last few weeks we have been learning a lot about Georgia and its geographical features. Now its your turn to tell other students in other states about Georgia.

You will be responsible for creating a map that will display information about Georgia's features. You will research Georgia's major rivers and geographical regions and include these on your map.

Introduction

In order to complete this map, your group will need to have a better understanding of Georgia's geography and become familiar with various geographical regions in our state. Upon completion of this research, you will create a 3 dimensional map that you could present to students of other states.

The students will research the websites located in the resource section to answer the following questions about Georgia's topography.

a. What famous park is near the Ocmulgee?

b. What college is near the Oconee?

c. Why is the Altamaha and surrounding areas protected?

d. What state does the Savannah separate from Georgia?

e. Where does the St. Mary’s go?

f. What state does most of the Chattahoochee separate from Georgia?

g. Where does the Flint start?

for a copy of these questions that you can print.

The students will locate the following regions using a map of Georgia:

a. Blue Ridge Mountains

b. Piedmont

c. Coastal Plain

d. Valley and Ridge

e. Appalachian Plateau

The students will create a three-dimensional map of Georgia on poster board with the information they have obtained. Also along with the 3-D map the students will insert flags (toothpicks with small squares of paper glued on) giving a fact about each place.

The students will compare their maps with fellow classmates and put them on display.

Introduction

The 50 States Webpage

The National Geographic Website

Questions about Georgia's topography

Rubric

Georgia's Amazing Facts

Regions of Georgia

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CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Presentation	All features on map are drawn to scale and the scale used is clearly indicated on the map.	Most features on map are drawn to scale and the scale used is clearly indicated on the map.	Many features of the map are NOT drawn to scale even though a scale is clearly indicated on the map.	Many features of the map are NOT drawn to scale AND/OR there is no scale marker on the map.
Labels - Accuracy	At least 90% of the items are labeled and located correctly.	80-89% of the items are labeled and located correctly.	79-70% of the items are labeled and located correctly.	Less than 70% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
Spelling/Capitalization	95-100% of words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.	94-85% of the words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.	84-75% of the words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.	Less than 75% of the words on the map are spelled and/or capitalized correctly.
Labels & Features - Neatness	90-100% of the labels/features can be read easily.	89-80% of the labels/features can be read easily.	79-70% of the labels/features can be read easily.	Less than 70% of the labels/features can be read easily.
Title	Title tells the purpose/content of the map, is clearly distinguishable as the title (e.g. larger letters, underlined, etc), and is printed at the top of the map.	Title tells the purpose/content of the map and is printed at the top of the map.	Title tells the purpose/content of the map, but is not located at the top of the map.	Purpose/content of the map is not clear from the title.
Color Choices	Student always uses color appropriate for features on map.	Student usually uses color appropriate for features on map.	Student sometimes uses color appropriate for features on map.	Student does not use color appropriately on map.

Introduction

Congratulations! You and your group have successfully completed the "Georgia On Your Mind" webquest. By completing this webquest you have located all the geographic regions of Georgia including the Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau. You have also located Georgia major rivers such as the Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha, Savannah, St. Mary's, Chattahoochee, and Flint. It is hoped that you now have a better understanding of Georgia's diverse geography and have become familiar with various geographical regions in your own state!