Day

Activity

Monday

• Use the dictionary to define the word “symbol”
• Make a list of as many United States symbols as you can think of. Use the overhead to check your answers.
• Read through the Georgia welcome information with a partner.  Look for Georgia symbols while you are reading.
• Complete the symbol chart using the pictures on the web sites Georgia Symbols,  More Georgia Symbols

Tuesday

• Go to the Georgia Map web site.  Print a copy of the outline map for the state of Georgia.
• Use the wall map to label four major landforms in the state of Georgia as well as two major rivers.  Label the state capitol as well. 
• Next you will need to find 3 or more famous landmarks in the state of Georgia.  You may use your Georgia booklet, or the following web sites to find them.  Label them as correct as possible on your map. Places to go,   Georgia Kids

Wednesday

·       Label 5 major Georgia cities on your map- use the wall map, your Georgia pamphlet, or the web site listed below.  Enchanted Learning Georgia Page

·       Look through the Georgia travel pamphlets with your partner.  Choose two of the sites to look at travel guides. Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the sites. 

Georgia Travel sites

Thursday

• Compose your letter to request information about  Georgia.  Have Ms. Lieberman check it, then you may copy it into an e-mail to send.
• Use any of the Georgia web-sites we have visited to find pictures of the Georgia state symbols. Try to find the clearest pictures available.  Print these on the color printer.
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Choose one of these agencies to write:

Friday

• With a partner, use the resources computer in the library to find one Georgia book that we can use in the classroom.
• With a computer assistant, use Yahooligans to search for a web site about your city.
• Write down 15 facts about your Georgia city. On Monday you will use your persuasive speaking to encourage the class to visit your Georgia city while they are “vacationing” in Georgia.