Social Studies is not just about memorizing dates or facts—it’s about understanding how human civilizations develop, thrive, and connect.      

This year, we’ll be using a powerful tool called GRAPES to guide our learning across grades. GRAPES stands for:

• G – Geography: Where did civilizations live? How did the land shape their lives?

• R – Religion: What beliefs united people or caused conflict? How did religion influence culture?

• A – Achievements: What legacies in art, science, and ideas did they leave behind?

• P – Politics: How were governments formed? Who held power, and why?

• E – Economics: What resources were traded? How did money and goods flow?

• S – Social Structure: What roles did people play in society? How was daily life shaped?