1) The document outlines the agenda and expectations for a history class focusing on ancient Greek governments and the philosophers Plato and Aristotle. 2) It discusses how Athens practiced direct democracy while Sparta valued sacrifice for the common good. 3) Plato felt democracy failed and philosopher kings would be best, while Aristotle argued kings couldn't be trusted and government works best with rules and power shared among the middle class.

1. Good Day! CA Content Standard: 12 DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY 1) Write: Date: 08/26/09 , Topic: Plato – Idea Gov 2) On the next line, write “ Opener #2 ” and then: 1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent . 2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about : Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND Summary of the clip OR/AND Other things going on in the news. Announcements: None Intro Music: Untitled

2. Work #2a , Title “ Opener Shareout ” Pick 1 thing from your opener to share with your partner. 1) Each of you sign your name in your partner’s workbook under 1) to verified you’ve shared.

4. Workbook Setup: Draw a line between days. Use back and front of pages. Opener (graded) Write date , topic , opener # Then 3 sentences: based off the opener questions. Notes (not-graded) In-class notes go next. Notes online and in class binder. 60% of test from notes . Work Section (graded) Work sections correspond to the opener #, and then go in letter a-z order. Title: must be included in each work section. 25-30% of test from work sec. Surprise quizzes 100% based off notes and work sections.

5. Participation ( 10 points a week ) Negative Mark: Minus 2 Points Each 0 Check: 6 Points 1 Check: 7 Points 2 Checks: 8 Points 3 Checks: 9 Points 4 Checks: 10 Points 5 Checks: 11 Points (+1 EC) 6 Checks: 12 Points (+2 EC) 7 Checks: 13 Points (+3 EC) 8 Checks: 14 Points (+4 EC)

6. Agenda 1) Homework Introduction 2) Plato – What is the idea gov? Essential Question 1) How have the Greeks shaped our understanding of government? Reminder 1) Find & complete your 4 news pods

10. 428 BC: 2437 YRS BEFORE 2009 2204 YRS BEFORE THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA

11. TIMELINE 1200s BC Trojan War ??? 1200-750 BC Dark Ages 750 BC City States 520-480 BC Persian War 480-430 BC Athens flourishes 404 BC Sparta destroys Athens 338 BC Macedonia/Alex the Great conquers Greece 197BC Rome conquers Greece

12. Notes #2 , Title: “ Plato – Idea Gov ” 1) Greeks (Athens) : Democratic idea of citizens making gov decisions 2) Greeks (Spartans) : Classical republican idea that the individual submit/sacrifice for common good 3) Plato (420s BC): In dem. poor take from the rich. Philosopher king (super ruler) is best (P, Plato, P, Philos. Kings) 4) Aristotle (384 BC): Philos. kings can’t be relied on. Agrees, poor unworthy, but gov can work with constitution (rules) & power in the middle class

13. Notes #2 , Title: “ Plato – Idea Gov ” 1) Greeks (Athens) : Democratic idea of citizens making gov decisions

14. WHY DID DEMOCRACY RISE? 1) Weapons become cheaper to make. So even poor people, who were the majority could be armed, increasing their power. 2) Fearing that poor people would revolt, democracy was seen as a way to make the poor happy.

15. ATHENS DEMOCRACY PROFILE - All male citizens could vote (20%) - People could vote to kick people (ostracize) - Created paid jobs for politicians so that poor people would become politicians. - Regular people could sue other people, making disputes more just.

16. Notes #2 , Title: “ Plato – Idea Gov ” 2) Greeks (Spartans) : Classical republican idea that the individual submit/sacrifice for common good

17. Notes #2 , Title: “ Plato – Idea Gov ” 3) Plato (420s BC): In dem. poor take from the rich. Philosopher king (super ruler) is best (P, Plato, P, Philos. Kings)

19. Notes #2 , Title: “ Plato – Idea Gov ” 4) Aristotle (384 BC): Philos. kings can’t be relied on. Agrees, poor unworthy, but gov can work with constitution (rules) & power in the middle class

20. Notes #2 , Title: “ Plato – Idea Gov ” 1) Greeks (Athens) : Democratic idea of citizens making gov decisions 2) Greeks (Spartans) : Classical republican idea that the individual submit/sacrifice for common good 3) Plato (420s BC): In dem. poor take from the rich. Philosopher king (super ruler) is best (P, Plato, P, Philos. Kings) 4) Aristotle (384 BC): Philos. kings can’t be relied on. Agrees, poor unworthy, but gov can work with constitution (rules) & power in the middle class

21. Work #2b , Title “ Plato Prep ” Read and then respond to these questions : 1) What was Plato’s family background? 2) What role did Plato have in preserving Socrates ideas? 3) What was the main ideas of Plato’s Republic ? 4) What was the idea gov according to Plato? 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

23. Work #2b , Title “ Philosopher King Speech ” 1) Write a brief speech on if you think a philosopher king ruler is a good or bad idea. FORMAT i) Write: Title of your speech ii) Next, write: Your speech (keep to less than 3 main points) iii) Last: Write a brief closing Make sure you cover: a) What is your opinion. b) Why c) Build in pauses, rises, falls, catch phrases. Mr. Chiang will RANDOMLY read a few out loud.

24. Class Beliefs 1) Be fearless and all heart. You have the power to empower others.

25. Class Beliefs 2) Step up, open up, and take risks. You get what you put in.

26. Class Beliefs 3) Be your true self. Learn and acknowledge who other people truly are.

27. Class Beliefs 4) Challenge ideas, not the messenger. Never stop questioning!

28. Class Beliefs 5) Ask for help, accept help, offer help. Be inclusive, leave no one out. .

29. Class Beliefs 6) Be responsible, you affect others. If you lose someone’s trust, earn it back.

30. Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + work sections for a possible workbook quiz . 2) Pick and listen to your 4 news podcast by next Monday.