Happy Monday! 

Here are a couple of reminders  for this week:

1. USATestprep Government Assignments are due March 31. Students were given a month to complete the 14 assignments.
2. Make sure that your child is studying! They can utilize Quizlet and other online resources such as GPB.org to study in an interactive and engaging way.

This is what we will be discussing for this week:

Monday:

We were learning about Maynard Jackson, Andrew Young, and Jimmy Carter. Students made a word cloud about what they learned about Jimmy Carter.

**Homework: Work on USATestprep

Tuesday:

We will be learning about the economy of Georgia dealing with the film industry, trade, and tourism! Students will be able to make their own Tour of Georgia video!

**Homework: Work on USATestprep

Wednesday:

We are going to be learing about personal finance! Students will be going through a life simulation where they are given an occupation, income, and they will have to budget their money with real life expenses. I believe that they students will enjoy this! 

**Homework: Work on USATestprep

Thursday and Friday:

We will begin reviewing all of the Georgia Studies standards for the GMAS!! 

Thank you for all that you do,

Ms. Myers

Standards addressed this week:

SS8H12 Explain the importance of developments in Georgia since the late 20th century

a. Explain how the continued development of Atlanta under mayors Maynard Jackson and

Andrew Young impacted the state.

b. Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past

president.

c. Evaluate the short-term and long-term impacts of hosting the 1996 Olympics on Georgia’s

economic and population growth.

d. Analyze Georgia’s role in the national and global economy of the 21st Century, with regard

to tourism, Savannah port expansion, and the film industry.

SS8E3 Explain the principles of effective personal money management.

a. Explain that income is the starting point for personal financial management.

b. Describe the reasons for and the benefits of a household budget.

c. Describe the reasons for and the benefits of savings.

d. Describe the uses of debt and associated risks.