Exploring Socrates at Piraeus | Philosophy in the Classroom Series for MS and HS

Why is Socrates going to the Piraeus with his friends Glaucon and Adeimantus, and other young thinkers of Athens? Using a rich close reading lesson that investigates the prologue of Plato's Republic, middle and high school students will learn more about Ancient Greek Philosophy as well as dive into one of the most vibrant philosophical texts ever written. This resource is optimized for distance learning. The educational download includes PDF and Google Workspace (Slides, etc.).

What's Included in this Individual Lesson Plan on Plato's Republic (Book I 327-328e)

• Teacher's Notes for Using this Resource
• 3-Day Lesson Plan Calendar
• Map of Ancient Athens and the Piraeus Activity
• 2 Pre-Reading Visual Aids with Artwork Related to Socrates and Plato
• Key Characters and Places Anchor Chart
• Post-Reading Check with Four Questions
• 2 Close Reading Worksheets
• Textual Evidence Graphic Organizer and Note-taking Template
• Half-Sheet 1-2-3 Exit Tickets
• Copy of the Text
• Answer Keys for All Student Activities and Questions
• Standards Alignment Chart

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