The document provides instructions and content for a history lesson about ancient Greece and Rome. It discusses Greek democracy and the ideas of Plato and Aristotle. It then focuses on the Roman Republic and philosopher Seneca. Key points about Seneca include that he lived after the fall of the Republic, viewed life through Stoic philosophy which emphasized controlling emotions like anger, and died by suicide on orders from Emperor Nero. Students are prompted to complete opener responses, take notes, and work sections related to Seneca and applying his philosophies.

1. Good Day! CA Content Standard: 12 DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY 1) Write: Date: 08/28/09 , Topic: Seneca - Anger 2) On the next line, write “ Opener #4 ” 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 #3a , 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) Seneca – What is anger? Essential Question 1) How has Seneca shaped our view of anger? Reminder 1) Find & complete your 4 news pods

7. Review 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

8. Need to Know Dates (for test): 500BC: Athens Direct Democracy 400BC: Roman Representative Democracy (Socrates, Plato, Epicurus) 200BC: Rome Overtakes Greece (Seneca) 400AD: Fall of Roman Empire 400AD-1400AD: Medieval Period 1400-1600AD: Renaissance Era 1600-1800AD: Enlightenment Era

9. Main Purpose: The review of key points in pre-modern history (500BC-1600AD) is to understand how modern government + thinking evolved. a) Greek Direct Demo + Socratic b) Greek/Roman Classical Republicanism c) Roman Representative Demo. d) Medieval Written Constitution (Magnta Carta + Religious Order)

10. 4 BC: 2013 YRS BEFORE 2009 1780 YRS BEFORE THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA

11. Notes #3 , Title: “ Sencea– Idea Gov ” 1) Roman Republic : Before a series of emperors, Rome modeled representative democracy. 2) Seneca (4 AD) : Philosopher right after the fall of the Republic and Rise of the Empire

12. ROMAN REPUBLIC Consuls Main leader Senate Where patricians hold most the power Assembly Where regular people make decisions

13. UNITED STATES President Main leader Senate Where the rich and privileged used to hold most the power House of Representatives Where regular people make decisions

14. SIDE NOTE Democracy failed in Greece because it was too weak to face it’s enemies. Romans try to do better by creating a system of turning power over to dictators when there is a military threat.

16. Work #3b , Title “ Seneca Prep ” Read and then respond to these questions : 1) What was his family background? 2) How did Seneca view life? 3) How did Seneca die? 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

17. Work #4a , Title “ Seneca Applied ” 1) Copy Source Title: BBC-Philos of Happiness 2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion ( include their name at the end ). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

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

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

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

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

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

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

24. Homework: 1) Pick and listen to your 4 news podcast by next Monday. Have a great weekend!