grapes: the big ideas of social studies
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The big ideasof social studiesa PowerPoint presentation
G.R.A.P.E.S.
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GGeographyHow climate and landscape affect lifestyle.
Is a civilization isolated, or is it open to cultural exchange and invasion?
What resources are available for clothing, building, and trade?
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Example: geography
Civilizations began along rivers like the
Nile because they provided the water
needed for irrigation.
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RReligionSociety’s beliefs about morals and the afterlife.
What are the rules you should live by?
How do these religious ideas affect different aspects of daily life?
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Example: Religion
The Ten Commandments are religious rules that God gave to the ancient Hebrews.
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AAchievementsThe lasting works of a society.
What things were built to last?
Which ideas, if any, still affect our lives today?
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Example: achievements
Millions of people still visit the pyramids in Egypt every year.
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PPolitical systemWho runs a society, and how do they do it?
Who has power, and how is it used?
How do those with power keep it or lose it?
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Example: Political system
A limited form of democracy was practiced in Athens.
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EEconomicsHow a society uses its scarce resources.
What are the most valuable resources in a society?
How are these resources distributed?
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Example: economics
Gold has been a valuable resource in many civilizations for thousands of years.
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SSocial structureThe different levels or classes in a society.
Who are the “most important” people in society? What do they do?
Who’s at the bottom of the heap? Why?
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Example: social structure
Indian society was divided into a rigid caste system.
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