Historical Understandings

  • SS2H1

    Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.

  • SS2H2

    Describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments.

Geographic Understandings

  • SS2G1

    Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface.

Government / Civic Understandings

  • SS2CG1

    Define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws.

  • SS2CG2

    Identify chief elected officials of the executive branch and where they work.

  • 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.

A More Perfect Union

The New Georgia Encyclopedia is supported by funding from A More Perfect Union, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.