An insightful video traces the influence of Stoicism throughout history, from the philosophers of ancient Greece to the prison cell of Nelson Mandela, and how its four tenets guide everyday heroes and importance historical figures.

Concepts

philosophers, human nature, greek philosophers, tolerance, self control, logos, nelson mandela

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate into a study on Greek philosophy or when choosing a historical leader for a research report
• Have class members watch the video on their own and complete the assessment as an independent assignment before returning to class to discuss what they have learned

Classroom Considerations

• Assessment comes up right after the video finishes

Pros

• An inspirational video for teenagers who are struggling to transition to adult life
• Provides a short assessment and series of discussion questions

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.2