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This Ancient Philosophy: Greeks or Romans? lesson plan also includes:
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- CER Graphic Organizer (.pdf)
- CER Rubric (.pdf)
- I Used to Think But Now I Know (.pdf)
- Ancient Philosophy: Greeks or Romans? (.pdf)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- CER Graphic Organizer - English (.pdf)
- CER Graphic Organizer - English (.docx)
- CER Graphic Organizer - Spanish (.pdf)
- CER Graphic Organizer - Spanish (.docx)
- CER Rubric - English (.pdf)
- CER Rubric - English (.docx)
- CER Rubric - Spanish (.pdf)
- CER Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
- I Used to Think But Now I Know - English (.pdf)
- I Used to Think But Now I Know - English (.docx)
- I Used to Think But Now I Know - Spanish (.pdf)
- I Used to Think But Now I Know - Spanish (.docx)
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While often not recognized, the ideas of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers still echo today. Using a series of videos and graphic organizers, individuals explore how ancient Greeks and Romans have influenced current Western political systems. A tug-of-war debate where class members use evidence to evaluate their influence rounds out the resource.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the tug-of-war debate method to discuss whether the Greeks or Romans had a greater influence on the American political system
- View the videos and use included graphic organizers to build note-taking skills
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have some background in concepts related to democracy and Greek and Roman philosophy
Pros
- Graphic organizers help students build skills and make scaffolding easier
- Videos are engaging and accessible for a variety of pupils
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- None