#4221. GRAPES

Social Studies, level: Middle
Posted Sat Sep 6 17:34:39 PDT 2008 by David Harpine (David Harpine).
Teacher, South Carolina
Materials Required: None
Activity Time: 20 minutes
Concepts Taught: Social Science

To teach the aspects of social science, use this mnemonic to teach this knowledge.

Step One: Ask students to brainstorm what it means to be a social scientist.

Step Two: Discuss answers.

Step Three: Introduce this mnemonic.

GRAPES
Geography
Religion
Art
Politics
Economics
Social Structure

Review this lesson throughout the year

NOTE TAKING WORKSHEET**********************

Name:______________________
Date: ______________
Period: ____________

What does it mean to be a social scientist? (5 sentences)

GRAPES: What does it mean?

G

R

A

P

E

S

How will this knowledge help you throughout the year? (5 sentences)