---
title: "SS4G2: Physical Systems and Human Systems (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SS4G2
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SS4G2
subject: social_studies
grades:
  - grade-4
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# SS4G2: Physical Systems and Human Systems

Describe how physical systems affect human systems.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: Grade 4, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-4.md

## Expectations

- **SS4G2.a**: Explain how each force (American and British) attempted to use the physical geography of each battle site (Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown) to its benefit.
- **SS4G2.b**: Describe physical barriers that hindered and physical gateways that benefited territorial expansion from 1801 to 1861.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.