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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine how the republic of Rome and the democracy of Athens provide a good basis for comparison of these two government types which have influenced our own government. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Studentscomplete a graphic organizer comparing the republic of Rome and the democracy of Athens and realize that these two governments influenced US government. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students read about ancient Greece and its many contributions to modern societies. They read and summarize myths, highlighting the morals of the story. They compare and contrast Athenians and Spartans using a Venn diagram. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students examine the origins of democracy throughout the world. They analyze the concept of democracy and how it works. They also discover how to be a part of a democracy. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students compare the democracies of ancient Athens, the Roman Republic and the United States today. They illustrate the similarities and differences in the three governments with a Venn diagram. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students study how geography affects the development of civilizations. They examine how geography affects settlement, how civilizations met and continue to meet their needs and the foundations of the democracy we enjoy in Canada today. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students reflect on their knowledge of democracy. After reading an article, they examine current plans for the placement of a democracy in Iraq. In groups, they research past regime changes and democratization attempts and discuss the prospects for it being successful in Iraq. They write an essay arguing for or against a democracy as a standard for all countries to follow in the world. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students describe which segments of society were included in the original Athenian democracy. They compare and contrast early Greek democracy to democracy as it is exercised in the United States today. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the ancient city-states of Sparta and Athens. They conduct research in order to find information. The information is used for cmparing and contrasting the different characteristics. They are used to complete a graphic organizer. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are taught the differences between totalitarianism and democracy. They discuss the historical roots of the democratic tradition. Students are introduced to the term totalitarinism. They are told that it is a form of government that uses force and power to rule a people. Full Review »
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