Florida SS.6.CG.1.1

Social Studies6th Grade

The Standard

Analyze how democratic concepts developed in ancient Greece served as a foundation for the United States' constitutional republic.

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students identify Greek ideas such as citizen participation, voting, public debate, rule of law, and jury service. They explain how these ideas influenced American government while distinguishing direct democracy from elected representation.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students can match specific Athenian practices with related American practices and support each connection with evidence. They can also explain major differences, including voting rights and representative government.
Common Misconceptions: Students may think the United States is a direct democracy or copied Athens exactly. They may assume all people in Athens could vote. They may also treat every Greek city-state as democratic.
How to Assess It: Give an exit ticket: Name two democratic practices associated with Athens. For each, explain one connection to American government and one key difference.

Lesson moves

Sort labeled cards into Athens, United States, or both, then have students defend two placements using evidence.
Write a response to this prompt: Which Athenian political idea had the strongest influence on American government, and why?
Play a matching game connecting Athenian assemblies, juries, and citizen voting with related American institutions and practices.
Compare a local city council agenda and public comment rules with an Athenian assembly, noting who participates and who makes decisions.

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