GRAPES Lesson and Activities for History, Social Studies

These activities are perfect for providing students with the information they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class! Use as as an introductory unit before studying your first civilization or historical time period. Great for building student interest in ancient history!

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INCLUDED:

1. Presentation: Introductory GRAPES presentation with 25+ slides including definitions, examples, graphics, and key terms (PPT and Google Slides). Themed editable blank slides included for adding information or directions.
2. Cloze Notes: Coordinating fill-in-the-blank notes to go along with the presentation. PDF and google slide versions. Answer key included.
3. Task Cards: 16 digital or print task cards to help students gain a better understanding of GRAPES. Assign interactive digital task cards or print out task cards and recording sheet!
4. Virtual Field Trip: 6 stops on this virtual field trip with interactive slides and links to virtual tours. Student response slides are editable so can change the questions. This is a digital activity, but you could present on your own computer if needed.
5. Word Search: Digital and print versions of a word search with key terms for a fun bonus activity or warm-up/exit ticket.
6. Graphic Organizers: Digital and Print graphic organizers included. I also sell these separately. 1, 2, and 3 page layouts with partially editable digital versions included for instructional flexibility.
   

This product is also included in my GRAPES Resource Bundle. Make sure to check those out if you're interested in also purchasing GRAPES History Posters!

Why GRAPES?

This is a great way to organize your learning of civilizations! GRAPES of Civilization refers to the six basic characteristics of every civilization - Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure. In my own instruction I typically use this acronym to supplement my curriculum. It helps create cognitive routines when investigating historical time periods.

How I use this product in my own classroom:

• I usually do an introductory GRAPES unit before we cover our first civilization in grade 6 history. It's great for setting students up for using this acronym all year AND building student interest in ancient history.
• I usually start with the presentation and notes, then follow-up with the task cards, virtual field trip, and word search. This usually takes me 2-3 class periods.
• If you're new to GRAPES I highly suggest researching this method on google/pinterest/youtube. So many great tips out there!

If you have ANY questions or comments please drop a question or email me directly at miranda@sassyinmiddle.com.