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The Ancient Greeks and Their Ideas on Human Values Art Kane, M.A. Development Team Click Here for Lesson Plans
	Introduction The early Greek philosophers, between 600 and 300 BC, established the foundation for ethics in western culture that survives to this day. The three greatest of these philosophers were Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. View More
	Key Concepts and Vocabulary - An unexamined life is not worth living (Socrates). - The End does not justify the Means, i.e. a person cannot employ a bad means to achieve a good end. - Cheating of any kind destroys one’s integrity. - Integrity requires taking responsibility for all your actions. View More
	Background for for Teachers 1. Socrates (469-399 BC), the first of the great Greek philosophers, believed that an unexamined life, a life without goals or purpose, was not worth living. He walked the streets of Athens questioning the citizens about their ideas concerning life, its purpose, and what these citizens thought was important for living a good life. Young people often gathered around Socrates and were amused when he questioned prominent Athenians who found it difficult to respond to Socrates’ questions. View More

	Core Subject Areas and Grade Level		Description of Classroom Activities
	Objectives from Competency-Based Curriculum		Assessment for Activities
	Correlations to Language Art Benchmarks (Sunshine State Standards)		Extension Activity
	Core Values Emphasized in this Learning Module		Bibliography and Web Resources
	Suggested Time for Instruction

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