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Table of Contents• Overview
– What you will learn– GPS Standards
• What is a habitat?• Regions of Georgia• Georgia’s Habitats
– Mountains– Piedmont– Marshes/Swamps– Coastal Plains– Atlantic Ocean
• Review• Your Task• Check Your Work
Overview
You will learn about…–the regions of Georgia.–the habitats found in Georgia.–the organisms that live in Georgia’s habitats.
GPS Standard:
S3L1a Students will differentiate between the habitats of Georgia (mountains, marsh/swamp, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean) and the organisms that live there. Table of Contents
What is a Habitat?
• A habitat is the area where a plant or animal naturally grows and lives.
• There are many different types of habitats found in Georgia.
• Let’s learn about some…
To watch a video on Habitats click here
Did you know that organism is another name for living thing?
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What are the regions of Georgia?
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge & Valley
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Upper Coastal Plain
Lower Coastal Plain
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Georgia’s Habitats• Georgia provides a
home for many animals and plants.
• The habitats found across the state are:
Georgia’s Habitats
Mountains PiedmontMarshes/Swamps
Atlantic Ocean
Coast
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Georgia’s Mountains
Rugged mountains, ridges, and rivers are found in the Appalachian, Blue Ridge, and Ridge and Valley regions of Georgia.
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Mountain Animals
Black Bear
Common
Snapping Turtle
Red Squirrel Hawk
These are animals that can be found in the mountains of Georgia.
Mountain Plants
Rhododendron
Yellow Birch
Ferns
Beautiful plants are found in the mountain regions of Georgia.
Piedmont
• Rolling hills and pine-hardwood forests are found throughout the Piedmont region of Georgia.
• Atlanta is in this region!
Did you know that Piedmont means foot of the mountain?
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Animals of the Piedmont
Eastern Chipmunk
Brown Thrasher
Copperhead Snake
The Brown Thrasher is the state bird. Click the bird to hear the sound it makes.
Piedmont Plants
Live oak is the official state tree of Georgia
Live Oak
Lily
Dogwood
Marshes/Swamps• Freshwater marshes
and swamps are found in the Coastal Plains of Georgia.
• Tall trees, bogs, rivers, and ponds are home to many animals in this region.
• The Okefenokee Swamp, the largest swamp in the U.S., is located in Georgia.
Okefenokee SwampTable of Contents
Marsh/Swamp Animals
AnhingaBobca
t
River OtterBullfrog
Marsh/Swamp Plants
Bald Cypress
Sassafras
Pitcher Plant
Pitcher Plants are insect-eating plants commonly known as fly-traps.
Georgia’s Coast• Wide, wet, beaches
with hard-packed sand are on Georgia’s Coast.
• The Barrier Islands serve as a habitat for animals along the Coastal Plains.
• They protect the beaches by blocking wind, sand, and water that may wear down the mainland.
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Coastal Animals
The Gopher Turtle is the official state reptile of Georgia.
The Mimic Glass Lizard is legless and is often mistaken for a snake.
Gopher Turtle
Mimic Glass Lizard
Flathead Catfish
Coastal Plants
Sea Rocket
Southern Magnolia
Sabal Palmetto
Atlantic Ocean
• The Atlantic Ocean is the large body of water that borders Georgia.
• It provides a home for many organisms.
The Atlantic Ocean is the 2nd largest Ocean in the world. Table of Contents
Animals of the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is full of animals of all sizes. Invertebrates, fish, mammals, and reptiles live in the ocean. Mollusks, crustaceans, and sea anemones are all invertebrates. Fish spend their entire life in the ocean. They take oxygen in through their gills.
Bottle Nose Dolphin Loggerhead
TurtleCrab
Atlantic Ocean PlantsAtlantic Ocean plants are located near the surface where sunlight can reach them, because they need sunlight for energy. They combine sunlight with nutrients from the ocean water to make food.
Seaweed
Plankton
Let’s Review….Georgia’s Habitats
Habitat Description Region Animals Plants
MountainLarge, rugged
mountains, ridges, rivers, and valleys
AppalachianBlue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Black BearSnapping Turtle
Squirrel Hawk
RhododendronFern
Yellow Birch
PiedmontRolling hills and pine-hardwood
forestsPiedmont
Brown ThrasherCopperhead Snake
Chipmunk
DogwoodLily
Live Oak
Marsh/SwampTall trees, bogs,
rivers, and pondsUpper and Lower
Coastal Plain
BobcatOtter
AnhingaBullfrog
CypressSassafras
Pitcher Plant
CoastWide, wet, sandy
beachesUpper and Lower
Coastal Plain
Gopher TurtleGlass Lizard
Flathead Catfish
Southern MagnoliaSabal Palmetto
Sea Rocket
Atlantic OceanLarge body of water bordering the coast
Atlantic OceanLoggerhead Turtle
CrabBottle Nose Dolphin
SeaweedPhytoplankton
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Your Task…
• Go back and look at the review table.• Look at the Animals column and count the
animals we discussed in this lesson.• Separate them into the correct animal
families (mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds).
• Write the number of animals in each animal family.
• Check your work here
Helpful Hint: Go back and view the slides that show the animals!
How Did You Do?
6
1
5
3
2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
M ammals
A mphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Fish
Animals In Each Family
Fish
Birds
Reptiles
A mphibians
M ammalsAnimals In Each Family
6
15
3
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M ammals A mphibians Reptiles Birds Fish
