SCIENCE
Unit 1: Regions of Georgia
In our first unit we will learn about the 5 regions of Georgia--Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Swamps and Marshes, and the Barrier Islands on the coast.
Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
- Where is each region located?
- What are the physical characteristics of each region?
- What plants and animals live in each region? What adaptations do they have that allow them to survive there?
Okefenokee Swamp: Allie's Nest
Allie, a mother alligator, is held in captivity at the Okefenokee Swamp. She has built a nest to protect her eggs. Below is a live view of Allie's home. |
Visit the websites by clicking on the buttons below. What important information can you add to the note catcher for the region you are becoming an expert on?
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Kids and Recycling Video
The 3rd grade classes at Westchester are responsible for dumping all of the recycle bins in the school every week. We want to make sure all of the students and teachers understand why we recycle, how we recycle, and what happens to the items we recycle after they leave our school. We watched this video to help us understand the recycling process.