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Socrates. Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/551948/Socrates, 29 March 2014.

MOCK TRIAL OF SOCRATES

PRESENTED BY WCS 8^TH GRADERS

tHURSDAY, april 10, 2014

HISTORY IS RE-WRITTEN!

399 bcE - TRIAL OF SOCRATES

Eighth grade parents and grandparents joined the Assembly of Athens on April 10 in the MPR. The 399 B.C. trial of Socrates was re-enacted by the eighth graders, and their guests participated by casting their votes.  The accusers charged Socrates with “corrupting the youth of Athens” and “undermining their religious beliefs.”  Socrates faced death by hemlock if found guilty.  In their carefully crafted chitons and himations the speakers used the research they have done from Plato’s Apology, Crito, and Phaedo, as well as other sources to sway the jury to their side.  Other students recorded the proceedings as the jurors questioned each speaker about the hidden issues behind their charges. 

 (EACH CLASS Presented THEIR OWN MOCK TRIAL, 

1^ST HOUR      Socrates (PLAYED BY Christian N..) found innocent

3^rd hour     Socrates (Played by Ender G..) Found innocent

4^th hour     sOCRATES (pLAYED BY Kathryn B..) fOUND INNOCENT

5^th hour     SOCRATES (PLAYED BY Christelle N..) FOUND GUILTY AND             

                              SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HEMLOCK

After the trial, the students enjoyed a wonderful Mediterranean Feast.  A special thank you to Mrs. Nassif and Mrs. Issa for organizing this delicious meal, and all of the parents who helped for their hard work and contributions.