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Argument in an Athenian Jail: Socrates and the Law
Students read and discuss Socrates's "Crito" and examine the arguments he made supporting his own death penalty. They consider the still-relevant debate between the rights of the individual and the rule of law.
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Ancient Greek Philosophers:Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Students discover the famous Greek Philosophers. In this Greek activity, students find the contributions of Ancient Greece and their philosophers. This activity includes brief bios on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
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Bearing the Torch: A Study of Ancient Greece
Second graders research Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece instructional activity, 2nd graders survey the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Greece. Students discover stories of Greek mythology and explore the...
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George Washington & the Classics
Learners will compare and contrast famous philosophers with George Washington. In this history lesson, students work in small groups to define Classicism, Legalism, Democracy, Republic and Civility, then read some short excerpts so that...
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Parthenon
Ninth graders explore he purposes of the Parthenon. In this World History lesson, 9th graders create a complete picture of the Parthenon. Students research one aspect of the structure and report their findings back to the class.