1. Foundations of Democracy
ID’s: 12 TABLES, TYRANNY, DEMOCRACY, ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE
Foundations of Democracy

2. Democracy Vs. Tryanny
As a class complete the diagrams on the other side of the forms of government worksheet

3. Forms of Government Skits
You will work with a group of classmates to come up with a pose that represents the form of government that you are assigned.
You may use props but NO words!

4. Legacy of Rome Twelve Tables Written Code of Laws
Forced fair interpretation of laws
Judges could no longer favor the wealthy (patricians)

5. Legacy of Greece Greece began as a limited Democracy
4 classes based on wealth and all males could vote
Became a direct Democracy
Citizens actively participated in govt. decisions
Three branches: Executive/Legislative/Judicial

6. Greek Philosophers Two Principles
The universe has order and is subject to unchanging laws
People can understand these laws through logic and reason
Socrates: Socratic Method – Ask Questions!
Plato: Utopia and “The Republic”
Aristotle: Man is a political Animal

7. The Allegory of the Cave
Video

8. Plato’s Utopia Philosopher Kings: value intellect
If you rule you cant have money or family
Everyone is assigned a role from birth
Censorship of information
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9. The Republic Questions
Circle up the class with twelve tables facing the middle
There will be two rounds and we will rotate
We will discuss ideas and questions brought forth by Greek Philosophers Socrates and Plato
EACH PERSON WILL RECEIVE A SCORE FOR PARTICIPATION
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10. Utopia High School People at Utopia High (students, teachers, staff)
School schedule
Curriculum
Extracurricular activities
Facilities (libraries, labs, lunch areas)
Admissions requirements
Reasons for detention or expulsion
School Rules

11. UTOPIA HIGH Your poster must include: A clear title that stands out
Your rules/ ideas for your assigned area
Images depicting your ideas (Colorful and neat)
A short explanation (a few sentences) explaining why this would be the best possible idea for Utopia High School