Due today (Sept 1st...by 11:59 PM)
Section #3 Outline
Aristotle vs Plato
Aristotle vs Plato
Due Mon: (Sept 4th...by 11:59 PM)
Chapter 1 Section #4 Outline
12 Tables Decipher and Questions
Roman Gov't Structure Video Questions
Make sure you watch Plato's Allegory of a Cave
CHAPTER ONE
Objective: Given a textbook covering the Greeks, Romans, Judaism, and Christianity, students will be able to accurately outline the chapter using a template guide, and be able to explain how democracy developed in the Greek city-state of Athens and how the Greek philosophers viewed reason, democracy, tyranny, and rule of law.
Rationale: Each student should be able to articulate where the current governmental practices originated from and the events or beliefs systems that influenced those ideals.
Evidence: By answering the chapter template accurately, students will demonstrate a basic understanding of events which created the modern day version of democracy western civilized countries practice.
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DEMOCRACY
Journal write: (Sec #1) -Socrates said "the unexamined life is not worth living" provide examples of how Socrates actions and beliefs explain this quote.
(Sec #2) - Romans developed a "Republic" form of Gov't, what process did they put in place to ensure that a Republic would prevent any individual from gaining too much power? Provide an explanation that describes the roles that were played in the "republic"
(Sec #2) - Romans developed a "Republic" form of Gov't, what process did they put in place to ensure that a Republic would prevent any individual from gaining too much power? Provide an explanation that describes the roles that were played in the "republic"
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Plato "Allegory of a Cave" - Plato claimed that knowledge gained through the senses is no more than opinion and that, in order to have real knowledge, we must gain it through philosophical reasoning. This was Plato's way of explaining the Life of Socrates, and how he "saw the light" which many others were incapable of seeing.
Explanation of the meaning of the video
Plato "Allegory of a Cave" - Plato claimed that knowledge gained through the senses is no more than opinion and that, in order to have real knowledge, we must gain it through philosophical reasoning. This was Plato's way of explaining the Life of Socrates, and how he "saw the light" which many others were incapable of seeing.
Explanation of the meaning of the video
12 Tables - Roman law was described in something called the 12 Tables. Follow the direction on how you will re-write the 12 tables and answer questions in regard to them.
12 Tables assignment
Roman Video and Questions:
Roman Video Questions
Roman Gov't Structure Video
12 Tables assignment
Roman Video and Questions:
Roman Video Questions
Roman Gov't Structure Video
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