Handout
Other

Aristocrats and the Coming of Athenian Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a lengthy, detailed examination of the history of democracy and its beginnings in Athens.
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Athenian Court and American Court System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A curriculum unit that examines Solon's reforms to the laws of Athens, the American court system, and then has students compare the two court systems.
Handout
California State University

John Paul Adams: Solon of Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from John Paul Adams collects the writings of a variety of ancient historians concerning Solon, one of the first democratic reformers of Athens. Also includes links to other sites with information about this leader.