Take & Teach Lessons: National Geographic World History Voyages of Exploration | Democracy in Athens
National Geographic Learning World History Voyages of Exploration Take and Teach Lesson Plan
What does it mean to be governed by the people? This lesson introduces students to the foundations of democracy in ancient Athens, highlighting how reformers like Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles expanded political participation and shaped a system based on civic engagement and equality. Through primary sources, historical analysis, and classroom collaboration, students trace how the Athenian model continues to influence democratic ideals around the world today.
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