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Obedience and Thomas Hobbes: two peas in a pod. Learners hear about these two concepts and more of Hobbes' political theory in an informative video. A variety of primary resources, drawings, and visual aids help convey the information.
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Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as an introduction to a lesson on Thomas Hobbes
- Give pupils a hypothetical question to answer in a debate or their journals: what would societies be like if everyone listened to Hobbes' theory?
Classroom Considerations
- Sixth in a longer video series
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The narrator makes the details interesting, keeping the interest of those with short attention spans
- Various images help visual learners and also explain relevant connections to current events in government
- Teaches concepts in a variety of ways
Cons
- None