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 * Objective 9.01** Trace the historical development of governments including traditional, colonial, and national in selected societies and assess the effects on the respective contemporary political systems.


 * Goodness Gracious Great Greek Law **

__Hook__: Display this website on the overhead screen: [] The page explains Ancient Greek Law and the court system. A great question is posed at the end of the article- I would like for students to answer this question in their journal to prompt them to assess Ancient Greek Law and how it compares to both governmental and school laws that they are familiar with and have become accustomed to.
 * What do you think would happen at your school if they used this system to decide whether you had done anything wrong and what the punishment should be? Is the system you have now better? Why or why not?

__Main Activity__: After a lecture on Greek law, the class will be divided into two sides. One side of the room will discuss Ancient Greek law, while the other side will relate this to contemporary political systems. We will have somewhat of a “Point/Counterpoint” discussion in regards to these two aspects. Students will explore the two different perspectives and discover the historical development of governments.

__Assessment__: We will play “Greek Law Jeopardy” in which questions will be posted behind a flashcard on the board that relate to the Greek political system. Each student will be allotted a certain amount of points for answering questions right. Whoever wins the most points will be crowned the Emperor of “Ancient” Greece!