Georgia Studies
Georgia Studies is an interactive course immersing the student in living history, geography, field trips, research and reading. The course will provide a strong foundation for the study of American History in high school and beyond. Field trips: Atlanta History Center, the Etowah Indian Mounds, the Georgia Capitol, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Oakton Cemetery, and the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Minimum students: 6 Tuition: $350 per semester or $650 for the year (if paid in full by Sept 5) Supply fee: $75 / year paid by the first day of class (this fee covers some supplies and MAS administrative costs) Textbooks: We will use the Georgia Studies Digital Textbook, available FREE through GPB. The textbook can be accessed via desktop, laptop, or tablet. Georgia: A State History by Buddy Sullivan provided for a small rental fee. Requirements: 1. Google account and current Google email address 2. A laptop, desktop or tablet for reading and completing school work. Smart phones are not suitable for student learning in this class. 3. Reliable Wifi 4. A reliable printer 5. A large spiral notebook and writing supplies |