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Voices and Choices Series:
Democracy in Ancient Greece
Voices and Choices: Democracy in Ancient Greece introduces middles school students to civic responsibility through an exploration of life in ancient Greece, the role of democracy in the Athenian Assembly, and important issues debated by the Athenian people. Technology is skillfully used to motivate and inform students and teachers alike.
Students will:
- Conduct research on important issues that the ancient Athenians faced and write a persuasive speech to present in the Assembly.
- Collaborate to create a multimedia group presentation designed to convince members of the Assembly of their views.
- Recreate the Athenian Assembly, participate in debates on the issues, and vote as the Athenians did.
- Compare ancient issues to issues we face today and examine the consequences of voting in a democracy then and now.
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This six week, 18 lesson unit offers teachers web-based tools to help students explore the role of citizens in a democracy in ancient times and today. Students are introduced to Greek citizens - from Socrates to Pericles - who discuss the pros and cons of two major issues debated in ancient Greece - Athens going to war against Sparta and whether or not to build the Parthenon. Through these issues students will understand the importance of multiple perspectives and voices in a democracy.
Through a series of six steps, lessons will provide answers to questions about ancient Athens as well as information about the importance of historical research, and the importance of studying the past to understand the present. |
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The six week unit, Voices and Choices: Democracy in Ancient Greece, is designed to meet a variety of New York State and New York City Learning and Performance Standards by introducing sixth grade students to civic responsibility through an exploration of life in ancient Greece, the role of democracy in the Athenian Assembly, and important issues debated by the Athenian people. The unit addresses many of the NYS standards. The unit helps students to make connections across time periods and understand how different people view the same event from a variety of perspectives and therefore meets the NYS Learning Standards for Social Studies- World History. The unit teaches students to gather and use information, meeting the NYS Social Studies Skills Standards. The unit also addresses the NYS Social Studies Skills Standards related to gathering and using information. Students evaluate evidence, formulate rational conclusions, and develop and refine participatory skills, thus meeting the NYS Social Studies Standards- Civics and Citizenship. Additionally, the Democracy in Ancient Greece unit meets many of the NYC Performance Standards for English Language Arts and the National Educational Technology Standards.
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