Philosophers Lesson Plans

1. Internet Treasure Hunt
...s period, you are going to do a 'treasure hunt' on the Internet for answers to questions about classical Greece, classical Rome, and Medieval Europe. By the time you finish, you should have remembered some prior knowledge and acquired some new information! Good luck! Questions 1. Who were the three philosophers of Ancient Greece? When did they live? 2. When did Rome become a republic? Describe what happened. (Make sure you scroll down to the subheading 'Rome as a Republic'!) 3. In family life during Roman times, who was the head of the family? 4. What was Pax Romana and how long did it last? 5. What are 5...

2. Greats of the past
Lesson Plan Teacher: Mentor: Scott Nickson Subject: Economics Lesson Title: Greats of the past Objectives: Students will analyze the importance of various economic philosophers. TEKS 19A, B, C No standards added. Motivation: Materials: Each kid baseball can bring a cards, show and notes, tell object books from someone great. Teaching Procedure Bellwork: Anticipatory Set: Show and Tell of your great someone. The Lesson: Lecture on the ideas and philosophies of 1. the Father...

3. Picture-Perfect Portraits Lesson Plan
...own for his exceptional portraiture. His work, following that of Michelangelo and Leonardo daVinci, was perfectly realistic, and in great demand. Raphael's painting The School of Athens adorns the Vatican, and rivals Michelangelo's work on the Sistine Chapel. The School of Athens portrays the great philosophers of the time in flawless and expressive portraits. Raphael is also known for his Madonnas and his Saint George Fighting the Dragon series. 2. Carefully study the portraits created by Raphael during the Renaissance, such as his Maddalena or Bindo Altoviti. To create a portrait in the manner of Raphael...

4. Recipe for Revolution
...Materials needed (some handouts other can be made into transparencies) Political Spectrum & Graphic Spectrum Political Parties of England and USA (Whig, Tory, Republican & Democrat) Are you a liberal or conservative - teachers copy Liberalism of 1700 - 1800s Conservativism of 1700 - 1800s Political Philosophers & Questions of today for Philosophers Locke Hobbes Revolutionary Quotes (JFK, Emile Zola & Roland) Beatles Revolution (words to the song "Revolution") Revolutionary Outline Elements Necessary for a Revolution to occur Political Social and Economic Problems or "Ingredients" Enlightenment French Gover...

5. Literature Lesson Plan
Literature Lesson Plan 1) Title: Great Philosophers Revisited 2) Estimated Time: 1 Week 3) Student Age: 10^th-12^th Grades 4) Subject Area: English/ Language Arts/ 5) Concepts and Skills: Literature 6) Additional Technology: Computers, Word Processing, Video Camera, Television and VCR/ DVD player 7) AL Course of Study Objectives: Use available comput...

6. Positive Tolerance - Lesson 1
...can be right.? Teacher summarises discussion with a list via board etc. No order of priority. 2. Teacher then reminds the class that violence can take many forms ? it is not just obvious and physical. It can be hidden ? for example, out of school bullying; mental cruelty; institutional racism. Some philosophers argue that, in a way, anything that prevents people from reaching their potential is a form of violence ? secretly disrupting the learning of a class, for example. Class then list all the examples of non-physical violence they can think of. Teacher summarises list via board etc. No order of priority...

7. Teaching Today | Lesson Plans | Salon Fishbowl:Philosophes on the Eve of the French Revolution
...Auditory Learner Auditory Learner Technology Integration Technology Integration Salon Fishbowl:Philosophes on the Eve of the French Revolution Learn about the Enlightenment and the intellectual thinkers behind it Grade Level: 9-12 Concept: Understand Enlightenment and identify the contributions of philosophers Estimated Duration: 15 minute preparation on day one, 50 minute lesson on day two Objectives Students will be able to: identify the leading thinkers of the Enlightenment discuss the intellectual contributions of the philosophers Materials Heavy paper Markers Sources of enlightenment thought (text, s...

8. Plato's Allegory of the Cave
...ork on moving toward the light. Ask participants for ways they've learned to Come out of the cave in their worklife. Time permitting: In pairs, have students write their own allegory. Journal Question: Plato said, "There will be no end to the troubles of the state or indeed of humanity itself until philosophers become kings or until those we now call kings really and truly become philosophers." Do you agree? Why or why not? Assessment: Observe students' participation throughout the lesson. Collect students' journal writings and/or allegories. At the end of class, the teacher can ask students to complete th...

9. Indiana Humanities Council
...IHC Programs Grants Civic Discussions Governor's Awards for Tomorrow's Leaders We the People The Resource Connection Humanities to Go Lincoln Bicentenniel Logo IHC HOME Return to Main Page Indiana Humanities Council 1500 North Delaware Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: 317.638.1500 Native Americans as Philosophers and Peace Keepers Chief Joseph, Nez Perce and Sitting Bull, Lakota Sioux Description: Native Americans are often viewed as bloodthirsty savages. Is this fact or opinion? Did they instigate wars, or merely fight for survival of their culture and livelihood? Through investigation of historical events,...

10. Lesson Seven: Should Art Be for Art's Sake?
...en select one Chicana/o artwork to consider using each of the five theories. As students argue that one theory better accounts for the artwork than another, they reflect on, reassess, modify, or reaffirm their own beliefs about art. OBJECTIVES: 1. Students learn that European-America aestheticians (philosophers of art) do not all agree about the value and definition of art. 2. Students learn that some cultures do not have a distinct word or definition for art. 3. Students learn that some Chicana/o and Mexican artists have held instrumental beliefs about art. 4. Students learn how to argue for a belief, not...