Unit # 2 – Foundations of Civilization Lesson # 4

Objective and Bell Ringer On the Unit # 2 ToC add the following assignment: ◦BR/OBJ2/1 Page 25 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 Page 26 ◦Attach graphic organizer on Mythology, Literature, Philosophy, etc. Page 27 ◦Attach Video Questions Page 28 ◦Homework on Athenian Democracy

Greek Culture Gallery Crawl 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

Unit # 2 – Foundations of Civilization Lesson # 4 – Day 2

Objective and Bell Ringer On the Unit # 2 ToC add the following assignment: ◦BR/OBJ2/4 ◦HW: Athenian Democracy2/4 Page 29 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 Page 30 & 31 ◦Leave blank Page 32 ◦Attach Homework: From Republic to Dictatorship

Housekeeping Grades are posted ◦Check before/after class 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 Test on Friday, February 8 ◦Study guide due for Extra Credit on Thursday Good things?

Notebook Quizzes 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 We will be acting out the various types of governments that have existed throughout history. ◦Follow along and take it step by step.

Simulation 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 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

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

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

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

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

Debrief 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… Using the reading from the weekend, we will be creating a graphic organizer demonstrating the branches of government in Ancient Athens

The Three Branches Referred to as a tripartite government The Assembly The People’s Court The Council

Turn to page 135 in the text… Read about the Birthplace of Democracy Task: ◦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 How did Greek democracy influence American government?