Curated OER
Indian Removal: The Cherokees, Jackson, and the “Trail of Tears”
Students examine executive power. In this Indian Removal lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the "Trail of Tears". Students respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture.
Curated OER
Ralph McGill: the "Conscience of the South"
Young scholars view a film, "Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South." As groups of students observe the movie, they list key dates, significant persons interviewed, and cultural characteristics. Upon completion of the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Georgia State Capitol Virtual Tour
Explore Georgia's State Capitol building located in Atlanta, Georgia. Tour the grounds outside, explore the inside of the Capitol, and learn about its rich history and the important work that takes place inside this state government...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Discover Georgia's Stories
Learn about Georgia at this informative site that contains information about state, from the arts to land to resources.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Georgia: Government
A thorough discussion of the state of the government and politics in Georgia today. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes and a link is provided for more information on the South Ossetia question.
Other
The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
Other
The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
Other
State of Georgia Official Site
This is the official website of the State of Georgia. Content includes government information, tourist information, statistical facts, local city and county information, and much more.
A&E Television
History.com: Georgia
Take a detailed look at the state of Georgia! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Georgia
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Georgia. (April 2012)
Other
Georgia Constitution Web Page
Here you will find the text used in the state of Georgia Constitution.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Worcester v. Georgia (1832)
Discussion of the lawsuit filed by Samuel Worcester against the state of Georgia protesting the way the state handled the Cherokee lands. The case went to the Supreme Court where although Chief Justice Marshall ruled in favor of the...
Digital History
Digital History: Georgia and the Cherokees [Pdf]
The Cherokee nation was one of the Five Civilized Tribes in the Southeast. Read about their achievements, the state of Georgia's attempts to annex their lands, and ultimately, President Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Bill. [pdf]
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: State and Local Government
Learning module on the organization and functions of state and local governments. Includes multi-media learning resources.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Government & Politics: Comparative Citizens, Society, State
AP Government and Politics learning module explores political patterns and how they are influenced by the interactions between state and society. Comprehensive, multi-media resources.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Mexico
AP Government and Politics explores history of Mexico an influences of current state today. Includes multi-media and interactive resources.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World Geog: North America: The United States and Canada
World Geography learning module on the United States and Canada explores similarities and differences in the population, climate, resources and evolution of the two countries.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Jimmy Carter
Biographical information about President Jimmy Carter from his boyhood though his political career within the state of Georgia as well as his domestic and foreign affairs during his term as President of the United States. Information is...
50 States
50 States: Georgia (Ga)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Georgia. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Georgia's Constitution and the Articles of Confederation
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on social studies skills by introducing students to Georgia's 1st Constitution and new United States' Articles of Confederation. Timelines are introduced where students add facts...
Other
Teach Us History: Indian Removal
A lesson plan unit that looks at the efforts of the Cherokee Nation in Georgia between 1817 and 1827 to establish their own system of governance and to keep their lands from being ceded. Even though the Supreme Court ultimately ruled in...
Other
Eastern Band of Cherokee: History and Culture
A brief history of the Cherokee tribe in the southwest United States, its culture, government, and religion. Find out about the Cherokee who were subject to the Indian Removal Act of 1830, and see how the Cherokee in North Carolina have...