G R A P E S The Simple

G. R. A. P. E. S. The Simple Sides of the Six Segments of Social Studies

Civilization • Has a stable food supply. • It is a society with cities, a central government, workers who specialize in certain jobs leader to social classes, that has religion, writing, art and architecture. • As you can see, a civilization is made up of many parts, we will be using the acronym GRAPES to help us remember them.

G. – Geography • Geography is how people connect with the land they live on. • Different types of land creates different types of lifestyles. Hawaiian Surfer Kid • The place you live, including the weather, the city, your street name, is all a part of your geography. Alaska Mountain Boy

Geography • Geography is the study of a people group’s location. • In GRAPES, Geography is “G”. Think “Globe” • Where is the civilization? What sort of crops can they grow? What natural resources do they have?

R - Religion • Religion is a set of beliefs, practices, myths about the things we can’t see or explain. • Places of worship, rituals/ceremonies • 75% of all the people on earth follow the five major religions. • Many times, your geography will effect your religion.

Religion • A religion is the belief in • In GRAPES, Religion is a “superhuman” God or the “R”. Think of your gods. 2 types: religious symbols Monotheistic: one god and Polytheistic: many • What do the people gods. believe? How do their beliefs affect their lives?

A. - Achievements • Achievements are important discoveries for future generations to enjoy. • Art, architecture, technology, inventions, and ideas are usually the achievements we enjoy and try to improve. Iron Ore Trephination • All civilizations are measured by their achievements. The Telescope

Achievements • Achievements relate to a civilization’s culture and include, arts, and traditions of a specific group of people. • In GRAPES, Achievements would fit in the “A” category. • What did they contribute to the world? What did they invent? What did they build?

P - Political • Politics is how people share the power to make decisions. • People often fight over who gets to be in charge. • Every group has politics (Friends, teams, schools, countries)

Politics Government • In GRAPES, politics is the “P”. Kings/queens • Politics is the Leaders governing body in Power charge of a certain Position group of people. Rules There are many different types of Laws governments that we will cover in depth later on • What was their government like? Who made the decision in the society?

E- Economy • Economics is how we get the things we need and want. • Economics is about buying, selling, and trading(barter). • A good economy serves all people.

Economics • Economics for us will be a regions’ natural resources, ability to trade or barter, and individual form of currency. • In GRAPES, economics is the “E”. • How did the society distribute their resources? Did they trade or use money? What did they sell or trade? What did they need to get from outside of their civilization?

S- Social Structures • The word social mean people living together. • Social structures form when people group up into categories. • Roles of men, women, boys, girls • Rich vs. Poor, Whites vs. Blacks, Men vs. Women are different examples of social structures.

Social Structure • Social Structure is the way societies fall into a certain order of hierarchy. • In GRAPES, social structure is the “S”. • What were their social class systems? Status and power • Who was considered more important in their society? What was their art, music, recreation like?

GRAPES • As a review, we will • G: Geography be using the acronym GRAPES • R: Religion to help guide us • A: Achievements through our study • P: Politics • E: Economy • S: Social Structure