GRAPES Match Up Template
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Ancient Civilizations Lesson Plans
Studying Ancient Civilizations is a great way for students to understand why and how things came to be. These civilizations brought innovations, scientific achievements, political growth, and literature that is still studied today. Within each lesson plan are a variety of resources to help students illustrate what they have learned.
G.R.A.P.E.S. and Social Studies
By Liane Hicks
Ancient Civilizations are typically taught focusing on the key areas of: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy and Social Structure using the acronym G.R.A.P.E.S. By utilizing this acronym, students can compartmentalize their findings and compare and contrast different civilizations.
Storyboard Description
Use the G.R.A.P.E.S acronym in a matchup game for social studies or history.
Storyboard Text
- Slide: 1
- G.R.A.P.E.S. of Civilization Match Up!
- Directions: Drag the images to the correct category (or if printed, draw a line from each image to the correct category). Some images might belong in more than one category. Be prepared to share your reasoning.
- Politics
- Type Civilization Name Here
- Geography
- Religion
- Economics
- Teachers: Add scenes, items and characters that relate to your civilization in the center.
- Social Structure
- Achievements