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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Problem Based Learning (Pbl) and Socratic Questioning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Part of a teacher workshop called "Making Civics Real," this section explains how to use questioning, especially Socratic questioning, in problem-based learning. For those not used to employing the Socratic method, the "Taxonomy of...
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: The Socratic Approach to Character Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A how-to article that illustrates how teachers can educate students about making choices that are consistent with their ethical values. A comprehensive plan for using the venerable Socratic method to reinforce critical-thinking skills by...
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Socrates Philosophical Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Site summarizes the philosophy of Socrates through condensed versions of Plato's dialogues. Subjects discussed are piety, an examined life, the individual and the state, and knowing virtue. Also presents a bibliography and internet links.
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Northern Illinois University

Niu: Socratic Method vs. Scientific Method

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart which compares and contrasts the Socratic and scientific methods.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Socrates for Kids

For Students 2nd - 7th
History of Socrates written with elementary age students in mind provides an overview of Socrates, his philosophy and methods, as well as general facts about his life. Teacher resources included.
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Other

Fusion Yearbooks: Great Ways to Encourage Students to Ask Questions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This article contains 9 ways that teachers can maintain and develop that pre-school curiosity as our children grow older by fostering question asking in the classroom.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Trial of Socrates 399 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
This looks at the historic problem of why Socrates was put on trial. The historical artifacts surrounding the trial are available online as are scholarly interpretations through the years.