By using a simple mnemonic device, this skinny poster illustrates the factors that characterize any civilization: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structures. Use this poster when introducing any ancient civilization to your students. It works with classifying present-day civilizations, too!
Poster: Middle school, high school. 13 x 38 inches. Laminated to last.
Excellent for independent learning, the 22-page activity packet download provides over 20 activities and research topics. Students practice applying GRAPES to different historical facts, create a GRAPES foldable, and follow a writing process to create a formal paper connecting any region to the GRAPES factors.
Activity Packet Download: Middle school, high school. PDF download, 22 pages.