Greece or Rome? You Choose!

In this lesson, students will review and evaluate what has been taught about the democratic concepts and governments of Greece and Rome in preparation for a Philosophical Chairs discussion. During this discussion, students will be tasked with deciding which civilization had the greatest influence on the United States’ constitutional republic.
Resource ID#: 207561 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: Roman Republic, separation of powers, representative government, voting rights, legislative body, patrician, plebeian, consul, ephor, assembly, veto, constitutional republic, democracy, Constitution, Athens, Sparta, philosophical chairs, Senate
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Instructional Technique,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Argumentation, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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