Socrates of Athens Apology Thematic Unit | Philosophy in the Classroom Gr 7-12

Socrates is the gadfly of Athens. But not for why — or what — you might think. Contrary to popular opinion, Socrates is not a pesky fly. He stings the horse and makes it go giddyup! That’s the gist of Socrates’s method. Jump into the life and ideas of one of the most intriguing philosophers ever! Inside, you’ll find a host of activities, questions, scenarios, and discussions to keep your students fine-tuned to the deeper avenues of philosophical thinking — while at the same time keeping it real — for an entire 3 Week+ Unit.

N.B. This resource is compatible with PDF and Google Apps!

What’s Included in the Bundle:

• Map Activity: Day in the Life of Socrates in Athens
  • Orient students to the world of Ancient Greece and the city where Plato and Socrates parlayed with aristocrats, townspeople, and their interlocutors.
  • Trace the route Socrates would have walked and note famous landmarks and geographical features.
  • Includes both printable and digital versions!

• Socrates at the Piraeus
  • 3-Day Lesson Plan Calendar
  • Map of Ancient Athens and the Piraeus Activity

• The Apology of Plato
  • Socrates on Trial
  • Corruption in Athens
  • The Examined Life (a shorter version of the unit)

• Literary Terms: Paradoxes, Contradictions, and Oxymorons
• Discussion Protocol
• Includes Answer Keys for All Student Activities and Questions.
• Includes a Unit Standards Alignment Planning Chart

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