Pnyx Hill: The Crumbling Foundation of Democracy (Part 1)

Students will be introduced to Pnyx Hill in Athens, Greece, a historic political meeting site. They will explore how weathering and erosion have likely changed its appearance over time using scientific and creative thinking with models based on archaeological and historical information. After learning that Pnyx was the site of early democratic meetings, students will conduct a visual and structural comparison to our current Congressional halls in this integrated lesson plan.

Resource ID#: 207650 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Social Studies, Science

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: erosion, weathering, democracy, congress, model, democratic, Greece, Greek, Pnyx, archaeology, ancient ruins

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Image/Photograph

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Argumentation

Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades 6-12

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