Unit # 2 – Foundations Unit # 2 – Foundations of Civilization of Civilization Lesson # 4
Jan 13, 2016
Unit # 2 – Foundations Unit # 2 – Foundations of Civilizationof Civilization
Lesson # 4
◦Notebook Quiz◦Religion’s Enforcement of Behavior (from
yesterday)◦Greek Gallery Crawl
AgendaAgenda
February 5, 2014February 5, 2014
Page 15Bell Ringer: Note book QuizYou will have 15 minutes to set up your notebook and
complete the notebook quiz◦ Objective: Describe how Ancient Greece contributed to
modern forms of society and government◦ Homework: Reading on Athenian Democracy
Page 16◦ Attach graphic organizer on Mythology, Literature, Philosophy,
etc.Page 17
◦ Attach homework “Athenian Democracy”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHFj1VhX8Ns
Greek Culture Gallery CrawlGreek Culture Gallery Crawl
In your groups, you will be rotating through five stations◦7:00 per station◦Collaboration is encouraged◦Test questions come directly from this activity
Use the graphic organizer on page 16
Religion revisitedReligion revisited
◦Legal: How do laws enforce good behavior?◦Religious: How do beliefs about the afterlife
enforce good behavior?◦Which is most important in enforcing good
behavior – following the legal codes or believing in the afterlife?
Religion in Ancient GreeceReligion in Ancient Greece
◦The Greeks were polytheistic This meant that they believed in many gods, as
opposed to one god (like Christianity, Judaism, or Islam)
Each god had a specific purpose
PolytheisticPolytheistic
◦On page 15 of your notebook, copy the book’s definition of polytheism
◦Looking at the chart below, rank the gods listed in order of importance (1 – most important, 5 – least important) Write a reason for each ranking
God of… Sea Agriculture Love War Hell
Name Poseidon Demeter Aphrodite Ares Hades
Greek mythologyGreek mythology
◦Mythology is the term given to the study of Greeks and their gods
◦It is one aspect of Greek culture◦Today, you will learn about other forms of their
culture but doing a modified gallery crawl
Greek Culture Gallery CrawlGreek Culture Gallery CrawlEach group will receive instructions for the
aspect of culture they will be studying“Rotations” will last 7 minutes
◦ Papers will rotate, people will not
Greek Culture Gallery CrawlGreek Culture Gallery CrawlRoles
◦ Each person in your group is to be assigned a role. ◦ #1: Instruction reader – This person will read each stations instructions to the
group◦ #2: Time keeper – This person will keep an eye on the timer to make sure all steps
are being completed in time.◦ #3: Graphic Organizer checker – This person makes sure everyone is completing
their graphic organizer.◦ #4: Volumizer – This person makes sure everyone is using their inside voices.
Place each person’s name/role on the sheet provided by Ms. Wrede. As she walks around the room, this will be used to determine your grade for this assignment.
From Culture to DemocracyFrom Culture to Democracy
Mankind: The Story of Us – Iron MenAnswer Guided Questions
Unit # 2 – Foundations Unit # 2 – Foundations of Civilizationof Civilization
Lesson # 4 – Day 2
AgendaAgenda
Warm Up – Hubris Greek democracy
◦A simulation◦A conversation
HubrisHubrisIn Greek tragedies, heroes were often brought
down by their own arrogance. Their refusal to see their own flaws and weaknesses left them vulnerable to defeat. In America, we often see celebrities brought down by their own arrogance when they begin using drugs and thinking that they are invincible.
Bell Ringer: Hubris
Thursday, Thursday, February 6February 6
Page 18Bell Ringer: Hubris
After watching the video of Len Bias, answer this question as your bell ringer: Can hubris be avoided? How?
Objective: Describe how Ancient Greece contributed to modern forms of society and government
◦ Homework: N/APage 19 & 20
◦ Leave blank – Title both pages “Democracy”Page 21
◦ Leave blank – Title “Conversation”
In Greek tragedies, heroes were often brought down by their own arrogance. Their refusal to see their own flaws and weaknesses left them vulnerable to defeat. In America, we often see
celebrities brought down by their own arrogance when they begin using drugs and
thinking that they are invincible.
HousekeepingHousekeeping
Tutorial today after school◦2:30-3:30pm in Room 335◦You must stay the entire time
Test on Wednesday, February 12◦Study guide due for Extra Credit on Tuesday (+3)◦MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE TO GET EXTRA
CREDIT!!
From Greek Culture to Greek From Greek Culture to Greek DemocracyDemocracy
Yesterday we learned various ways that Greek culture have impacted today’s society.
Today we will learn about Greek democracy, how it evolved, and how it has influenced American politics.
Republic v. DemocracyRepublic v. Democracy
Copy the following definitions onto page 18 in your notebook◦Republic– a political system in which the
citizens of a region elect representatives to run the government
◦Democracy– a government run by the peopleWhat is the difference?
SimulationSimulation
We will be acting out the various types of governments that have existed throughout history.◦Follow along and take it step by step.
SimulationSimulation
On page 19 of your notebook, write this question:◦Should weapons (guns, knives, etc) be allowed
on school property? Why or why not?◦Write a one sentence thesis answering this
question.◦Remember: 1 claim, 3 supporting reasons◦HINTS:
Claim begins “Weapons should not be allowed…” or Claim begins “Weapons should be allowed…”***The claim restates the question***
SimulationSimulation
For each slide, copy the term and the definition on page 19 in your notebook
TheocracyTheocracy
Theocracy – a government ruled by religious leaders who claim god’s authority
Write 1-2 sentences describing what happened in the simulation.
List one advantage of this governmentList one disadvantage of this government
OligarchyOligarchy
Oligarchy – A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution
Write 1-2 sentences describing what happened in the simulation.
List one advantage of this governmentList one disadvantage of this government
MonarchyMonarchy
Monarchy – a form of government in which supreme authority is vested n a single figure, such as a king, and whose powers can vary.
Write 1-2 sentences describing what happened in the simulation.
List one advantage of this governmentList one disadvantage of this government
Direct DemocracyDirect Democracy
Direct Democracy – the type of governing system where all people vote directly on an issue.
Write 1-2 sentences describing what happened in the simulation.
List one advantage of this governmentList one disadvantage of this government
Representative DemocracyRepresentative Democracy
Representative Democracy – a form of government in which officials are elected to represent community. These representatives then vote on issue.
Write 1-2 sentences describing what happened in the simulation.
List one advantage of this governmentList one disadvantage of this government
DebriefDebrief
Write a one-sentence thesis answering the following question:◦Which system of government is the most
effective? Remember 1 claim, and three supporting reasons.
Ancient GreeceAncient Greece
Ancient Greece was the first civilization to use direct democracy to determine its laws
On page 20…On page 20…
Using the reading from the last night, we will be creating a graphic organizer demonstrating the branches of government in Ancient Athens
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Take five minutes with a partner. In each box, describe what it was, and then under each arrow, describe how each box was connected to one another.
The PNYX
Turn to page 135 in the text…Turn to page 135 in the text…
Read about the Birthplace of DemocracyTask:
◦On page 21 of your notebook◦Create a dialogue between Solon, Peisistratus
and Cleisthenes ◦The dialogue must be at least 12 lines and
include how each person views democracy
Exit TicketExit Ticket
What similarities exist between Greek and American democracies?