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Argument in an Athenian Jail: Socrates and the Law
Learners read and discuss Socrates's "Crito" and examine the arguments he made supporting his own death penalty. They consider the still-relevant debate between the rights of the individual and the rule of law.
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Dandelion Wine: Socratic Seminar
There are “a million things to talk about. . .” in Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine; however, the focus of this socratic seminar is the issue of living and dying. Class members prepare for the discussion by writing about their own views of...
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Argument in an Athenian Jail: Socrates and the Law
Young scholars consider how Socrates might have responded to extenuating circumstances: for example, if his sentence had been imposed by a tyrant rather than in a trial, or if it had been influenced by prejudice.
EngageNY
Grade 11 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 11
What is Hamlet's attitude towards life and death in Shakespeare's Hamlet? Scholars continue reading the play to answer the question, paying particular attention to Hamlet's most famous soliloquy. By holding a discussion and completing...
Education Fund
Fear the Scarce Resources
In a life or death situation, what resources would you choose to survive—and why? A zombie attack simulation teaches learners the concepts of scarcity and resources in regards to economics. The hands-on activity requires individuals to...
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Gorgias
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, learners respond to 10 short answer questions about Gorgias by Plato. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Laches
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Plato's Laches. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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The Enlightenment: Matching #2
Quiz your scholars on key figures of The Enlightenment using this matching worksheet. Ten descriptions and eleven answers are provided, which learners match with one left over. Figures include Francisco Javier Clavijero, Franz Josephy...
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Questions Without the Auxiliary Verb Exercise
In this verb usage worksheet, students explore how and when to use an auxiliary verb in a sentence. Students make a question of twelve statements using the proper verb form.
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Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Plato's "Euthyphro," "Apology," "Crito," and "Phaedo." Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Phaedo
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Phaedo by Plato. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity.
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The Death of Socrates
Excellent site designed to lead students through the major Platonic dialogues which relate the death of Socrates. Texts are annotated with comments and hyperlinked explanations. Audio files of important passages included, as well as a...
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Wikipedia: Socrates
Encyclopedia entry about the Greek philosopher Socrates. Includes information about his life, trial and death, philosophy, links to additional information, and more.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Apology by Xenophon
This is the full text of the narrative The Apology by Xenophon, a Socratic dialogue about the legal defense that the philosopher Socrates presented at his trial for the moral corruption of Athenian youth; and for impiety against the...
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Web Gallery of Art: The Death of Socrates
An image of "The Death of Socrates", created by Jacques-Philip-Joseph De Saint-Quentin in 1762 (Oil on canvas, 140 x 115 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Death of Socrates
An image of "The Death of Socrates", created by Jean-Francois-Pierre Peyron in 1787 (Oil on canvas, 98 x 133 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Death of Socrates
An image of "The Death of Socrates", created by Giambettino Cignaroliz (Oil on canvas, 202 x 271 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Death of Socrates
An image of "The Death of Socrates", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1787 (Oil on canvas, 130 x 196 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Death of Socrates
An image of "The Death of Socrates", created by Jean-Francois-Pierre Peyron in 1788 (Oil on canvas, 99 x 136 cm).
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Socrates
Encyclopedia entry about the Greek philosopher Socrates. Includes information about his life, trial and death, philosophy, links to additional information, and more.
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Excellent site designed to lead students through the major Platonic dialogues which relate the death of Socrates. Texts are annotated with comments and hyperlinked explanations. Audio files of important passages included, as well as a...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jacques Louis David
This site provides a biography of Jacques-Louis David, complete with several examples of his work.
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Picture of "Death of Socrates" by David
This site offers examples of some of the works of the neo-classical era.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato
Plato was a Classical Greek philosopher, who, together with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy. Plato was also a mathematician, writer of philosophical dialogues, and...