Scholars analyze the concepts of success, ethics, and Machiavelli's philosophy with an enlightening video. The narrator explains the main theories of Machiavelli in an easy-to-understand method and makes use of visual aids to enhance understanding.

Concepts

niccolo machiavelli, the prince, philosophers

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Differentiate for English learners with subtitles option
• Extend learning through discussion or with a persuasive essay; topics could include whether class members agree or disagree with Machiavelli's beliefs about power, or they believe his philosophy was ethical 

Classroom Considerations

• Consider censoring some images depending on the needs of your classroom
• The video is the first in a series of thirteen

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Presents concepts in an entertaining way, which keeps pupils interested
• Engage in meaningful learning through relevant examples

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.7