Socrates Unexamined Life in Plato's Apology 4-Day Philosophy Lesson 9-11

Socrates says at his trial, “The unexamined life is not worth living for any human being.” But what is the context for this quote, and what brought Socrates, then a seventy-year-old man, to face a jury of his peers?

This Resource Includes the Following Features:

• Access to Print and Digital Versions (Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace)
• Four-Day Lesson Calendar (with Teacher’s Notes)
• Introductory Characters & Places Anchor Chart
• 5 Reading Task Cards — Designed to get students reading, writing, and presenting information in groups!
  • The Athenian Court in the Time of Socrates
  • Map: Detail of the Agora — The Law Court
  • “The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living” Quote
  • Plato, Socrates, & Ancient Greek Philosophy
  • Socrates, Honorable Member for Athens
• Informational Text on Socrates and His Trial
• The Apology of Plato Excerpt (35e-42)
• 42-Count Question Bank
• 12 Discussion Questions
• Note-Taking Template
• Exit Ticket
• Summative Assessment (Google Forms)
  • 10 True & False Statements
  • 8 Multiple Choice
  • 10 Short Answer
  • 8 Matching Items
  • 5 Extended Written Responses
• Teachers Guide & Answer Keys
• Includes a standards alignment chart for planning
• Further Reading: 13 Additional Resources on Socrates and His Trial

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