Modern Georgia Transformations

Christopher·

History

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Grade Level8th Grade

SubjectHistory

Original Prompt

Design an immersive modern Georgia history activity that challenges students to analyze the state's transformation since the late 20th century through different perspectives and evidence-based reasoning. Create a multi-station learning experience where students examine primary sources about Atlanta's development under Mayors Jackson and Young, trace Jimmy Carter's evolving impact from state senator to global humanitarian, evaluate economic data from before and after the 1996 Olympics, and invest...

This learning resource focuses on the transformation of Georgia since the late 20th century. It invites students to analyze significant developments impacting the state's modern identity through various lenses, including political leadership, economic growth, and social changes. The resource structures a lesson around four immersive learning stations, each dedicated to key figures and events such as Mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young, President Jimmy Carter, and the economic impact of the 1996 Olympics. Students will engage with primary sources, economic data, and guided analysis activities to draw connections between historical actions and contemporary Georgia, fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of leadership, economics, and global commerce in shaping the state's identity.