2nd Grade Social Studies

Founding of Georgia

Unit 1


Welcome to Unit 1: Founding of Georgia

Let's Practice!

Answer these practice questions before you take your Chapter Challenge Quiz!

What did James Oglethorpe do?

James Oglethorpe founded the Georgia colony in Savannah in 1733.

What is the state bird of Georgia?

The Georgia state bird is the Brown Thrasher!

Who was Tomochichi?

Tomochichi was chief of the Yamacraw tribe.

Who was Mary Musgrove?

Mary Musgrove was the translator between Oglethorpe and Tomochichi. She was very important and made sure that the Native Americans and the English had peaceful relations.

What is the state insect of Georgia?

The Georgia state insect is the Honey Bee!

What is the state fruit of Georgia?

The Georgia state fruit is a peach!

Observation Station

Tell us what you observe about these pictures!

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Chapter Challenge

How much have you learned? Take this short quiz and enter your score into ClassDojo!

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Feelings Forward

How did you feel about this lesson?

Play-Palooza!

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