Overview
This lesson aims to provide college-level students with an understanding of Greek democracy as a pivotal concept in history. The lesson will be 45 minutes long and will cover the principles of democracy as practiced in ancient Greece. Students will learn about the Athenian democracy, its limitations, and its influence on modern democracy.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Describe the principles of Greek democracy
- Recognize the limitations of democracy in ancient Greece
- Understand the impact of Greek democracy on modern forms of democracy
Materials Needed
- PowerPoint slides
- Handouts
- Whiteboard and markers
- Video clips
Procedure
Introduction: (5 minutes)
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of Greek democracy
- Play a short video clip to pique their interest
Body: (30 minutes)
- Explain the principles of democracy in ancient Greece
- Discuss the limitations of democracy at the time
- Examine the impact of Greek democracy on modern forms of democracy
- Use visuals aids such as PowerPoint slides or whiteboard diagrams to help illustrate the key points
- Hand out reading materials for students to review after the lesson
Conclusion: (10 minutes)
- Recap the key points covered in the lesson
- Have a brief discussion of how Greek democracy influenced modern thinking about democracy
- Assign homework or an assessment task
Assessments
- Students will be assessed based on their ability to answer questions related to the principles of Greek democracy.
- Homework or an essay assignment can also be given to gauge student understanding of the topic.
Accommodations
- The lesson can be adapted to fit the needs of students with varying learning abilities.
- Visual materials and group activities can make the lesson more accessible for students who are visual learners or who have difficulty with abstract concepts.
- Additional reading materials or audio resources can be provided for students who would benefit from extra resources.
Extension Activities
- Students can research the history of democracy in other parts of the world.
- They can compare and contrast the different forms of democracy practiced around the world.
- Students can also investigate how modern democratic societies have attempted to deal with limitations in their own systems.