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1. Georgia Habitats: Mountains 3rd Grade Life Science Standard:
S3L1a
2. Standards Life Science S3L1. Students will investigate the
habitats of different organisms and the dependence of organisms on
their habitat. a. Differentiate between habitats of Georgia
(mountains, marsh/swamp, coast, Piedmont, AtlanticOcean) and the
organisms that live there. b. Identify features of green plants
that allow them to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia.
c. Identify features of animals that allow them to live and thrive
in different regions of Georgia. d. Explain what will happen to an
organism if the habitat is changed.
3. The Mountains
4. Location: Northern most region of GA Swamps/Marshes
AtlanticOcean
5. The mountains are cold in the winter
6. Lots of creeks and streams
7. High above sea level
8. The States Largest Mountain Range The Blue Ridge Mountains
in northeast Georgia make up the state's highest mountain range.
The Blue Ridge, so named because its peaks and ridges often appear
wrapped in a soft blue haze, consists of a nearly unbroken chain of
mountains stretching fromVirginia and North Carolina and extending
nearly 100 miles into Georgia
9. Situated in the Blue Ridge province, Brasstown Bald is the
highest point in Georgia. Beautiful Brasstown Bald, rising 4,784
feet above sea level, is Georgia's highest mountain. As such, this
is the first place to see fall color.
10. Soil in the region: Poor soil for farming
11. Animals in region: Includes, but not limited to: Black
bears Deer Raccoons Bobcats Trout Opossums Salamanders
12. Animal features that allow them to live and thrive: Thick
fur to survive cold winters. Thick padded feet to travel over
uneven land. Animals can migrate over large areas for food or
shelter. Save energy during winter months when food in scarce
(hibernation). Depend on trees for habitats (birds like
woodpeckers).
13. Mountain features
14. Plants in region: Includes, but not limited to: Mountain
laurels Pine trees Magnolia trees Cherokee Rose Maple trees Lots of
forests
15. Plant features that allow them to live and thrive: Trees
have thick bark to protect against cold winters, insects, and
animal invasion. Thick bark also protects against trees drying out.
Pines have leaf blades that allow blades to move freely in the
wind. Some plants are poisonous for animals to eat. Thorns keep
animals from chewing on or stepping on stems (Cherokee rose).