UNIT 1

The Connecting Themes unit introduces students to the topics that will be studied throughout the year.

(4 WEEKS)

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Weeks 1 & 2 *Introduction to virtual Social Studies platforms and learning tools.

1. Distribution of Power - Rules and Laws

There are different levels in our government with different powers (distribution of power) and people’s beliefs help decide who gets to make choices in our government. Students will be able to explain why we have rules, why we have distribution of power, and the importance of making good choices.

2. Individuals, Groups, and Institutions - Citizenship

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Individuals, groups, and institutions can help or harm others whether they mean to or not. Students will be able to explain how the choices and actions of people, groups, and institutions can affect us.

Week 3

3. Production, Distribution, Consumption -The production, distribution, and consumption of goods/services produced by the society are affected by location, customs, beliefs, and laws of the society. Students will be able to explain how goods and services are created based on the needs of society.

4. Scarcity -

People ca empty shelf-1.jpg n not always get what they want due to scarcity. Students will be able to explain times when they had to make choices because they could not get everything they wanted.

Week 4

5. Location

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Georgia's land is very different in and the location where people live matters. Students will be able to explain the location in which the live and how it affects how they live.

6. Time, Change, and Continuity

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Because of time, change, and continuity, some things will change over time, while other things will stay the same. Students will be able to explain examples of how time has passed and the changes that have taken place in Georgia's land, people, and lifestyle.