Transcript Foundations - Lesson # 4 - Greece

Unit # 2 – Foundations
of Civilization
Lesson # 4
Objective and Bell Ringer
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On the Unit # 2 ToC add the following assignment:
◦ BR/OBJ
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2/1
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 Bell Ringer: Note book Quiz
 You 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
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◦ Attach graphic organizer on Mythology, Literature, Philosophy, etc.
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◦ Attach Video Questions
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◦ Homework on Athenian Democracy
Greek Culture Gallery Crawl
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In your groups, you will be rotating
through five stations
◦ 7:00 per station
◦ Collaboration is encouraged
◦ Test questions come directly from this activity
From Culture to Democracy
Mankind: The Story of Us – Iron Men
 Answer Guided Questions
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Unit # 2 – Foundations
of Civilization
Lesson # 4 – Day 2
Objective and Bell Ringer
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On the Unit # 2 ToC add the following assignment:
◦ BR/OBJ
2/4
◦ HW: Athenian Democracy 2/4
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 Bell Ringer: Why is it important for all citizens to vote? What
are some reasons why people do not vote?
◦ Objective: Describe how Ancient Greece contributed to modern
forms of society and government
◦ Homework: From Republic to Dictatorship
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Page 30 & 31
◦ Leave blank
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◦ Attach Homework: From Republic to Dictatorship
Housekeeping
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Grades are posted
◦ Check before/after class
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You will receive the Unit # 1 Table of
Contents/Assessment grade tomorrow
◦ Plan on staying after school if you are currently
failing so that you may get caught up
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Test on Friday, February 8
◦ Study guide due for Extra Credit on Thursday
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Good things?
Notebook Quizzes
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You will receive the Notebook Quiz back at
the end of class. You may submit quiz
corrections tomorrow for additional credit
during tutorial.
◦ Requirements: You must show Ms. Wrede
where in the notebook the correct answer is.
Come prepared!
Simulation
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We will be acting out the various types of
governments that have existed
throughout history.
◦ Follow along and take it step by step.
Simulation
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On page 30 of your notebook, write this
question:
◦ Should CMS have year-round school? Why or
why not?
◦ Write a one sentence thesis answering this
question.
◦ Remember: 1 claim, 3 supporting reasons
Simulation
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For each slide, copy the term and the
definition
Theocracy
Theocracy – a government ruled by
religious leaders who claim gods authority
 Write 1-2 sentences describing what
happened in the simulation.
 List one advantage of this government
 List one disadvantage of this government
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Oligarchy
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 government
 List one disadvantage of this government
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Monarchy
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 government
 List one disadvantage of this government
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Direct 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 government
 List one disadvantage of this government
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Representative 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 government
 List one disadvantage of this government
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Debrief
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Write a one-sentence thesis answering the
following question:
◦ Which system of government is the most
effective?
 Remember 1 claim, and three supporting reasons.
On page 31…
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Using the reading from the weekend, we
will be creating a graphic organizer
demonstrating the branches of
government in Ancient Athens
The Three Branches
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Referred to as a tripartite government
The
Assembly
The Council
The People’s
Court
Turn to page 135 in the text…
Read about the Birthplace of Democracy
 Task:
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◦ On page 31 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 Ticket
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How did Greek democracy influence
American government?