Allen Padgett from the Department of Natural Resources leads a group of students into a cave in Cloudland Canyon in the Appalachian Plateau of northwest Georgia. Along the way he describes how caves and valleys in north Georgia were formed by the forces of nature lifting up massive rocks to create mountains with pockets underneath.
The Georgia Stories series consists of streaming videos, educator resources, and primary source materials that support the teaching of Georgia Studies.
GPB’s Georgia Studies digital collection brings an innovative, interactive experience to telling the story of Georgia’s history, culture, and geography. The collection includes the Georgia Studies digital course, nearly forty...
The Georgia Studies digital course is a free resource aligned to the Georgia standards for 8th grade social studies. It contains 10 units of study along with support materials.
GPB is traveling all over Georgia to bring our state's rich history and culture to teachers and students. Our 34 virtual learning field trips align with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for social studies, as well as the content from GPB’s Georgia Studies digital textbook and Georgia Race Through Time game. You can also access the iPad version by downloading the free GPB Education app on iTunes. Each field trip brings locations to life with interviews, 360-degree panoramic photography, interactive elements, videos, user guide, and 5E lesson plans!
Georgia Under the Ground explains how Georgia's geography was shaped and molded by the forces of nature. Sweeping scenes show off the geographic variety of the state east to west and north to south and the presence of fossils aids in understanding the formation of the state.
Atlanta has not always been the capital of Georgia. In fact, Georgia has had five different state capitals! In this episode of Things Explained, we discuss the history of these five capital cities and why Atlanta was ultimately chosen.
This interactive, 3D virtual tour allows you to explore the rooms in the Georgia's Governor Mansion and learn about the historic collection of artifacts.
Don Berryhill, science specialist with the Okefenokee Regional Education Service Agency, guides students in a canoe through the Okefenokee Swamp and points out many unique species in this specialized ecosystem. Bill Cribbs, a descendant of a farmer who came to the Okefenokee in the late 1800s, and park ranger Pete Griffin describe life in the swamp when people worked at the Hebard Lumber Company. Like any mysterious place, legends abound, Cribbs and Griffin have a few stories to tell.
Building on a reputation as a trusted source for educational content, GPB Education is entering a new chapter with virtual and augmented reality. Students can be transported to places and...