My dear friend Mr. Aguirre was able to trace Mr. Nicky, yes - THE MR. NICKY! and asked him to give a shout-out for my retirement. Here is what the Marvelous Mr. Nicky did instead!
WCS Ancient History
Welcome to the Ancient World! In this eighth grade class we will travel through time and space to experience history through the eyes of our ancestors.
Monday, May 16, 2022
Bittersweet Good Bye!
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Second Semester Final Exam
Units covered on 2nd Semester Final Exam
and Study Materials:
Indus Valley - Test (Includes Hinduism & Buddhism)
Minoan/Phoenicians - Quiz
Ancient Hebrews - WS's and Essay Prompts
Ancient Greece - WS's & Socrates Essay Prompts
Rome - WS's & WS Quiz
The Roman Colosseum, Fodor's Travel Guide, https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/rome/experiences/news/photos/25-ultimate-things-to-do-in-rome,15 May 2022. |
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Senatus Populusque Romanus
Thursday, April 14, 2022
SOCRATES LIVES!
Socrates, Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Socrates, 13 May 2022 |
The Assembly of Athens (students, parents, grandparents, and teachers) met at the Royal Stoa in the agora to decide the fate of Socrates, the philosopher and teacher. In each of the four trials, the Jury found him innocent of all charges! The students' speeches and questions provoked much thought, and they passionately argued their points of view.
MOCK TRIAL OF SOCRATES
1ST Hour:
Major speaking roles:
Socrates: Max Williams Plato: Acacia Knight
Chaerephon: Sarah Haan Lycon: Natalie Webber
Anytus: Jaden Lichty Meletus: Brooke McKown
Non-major speaking roles:
Archon: Carlyle Johnson Guard: Brian Mattar
Xanthippe: Delilah Banuelos Apollodorus: Ella Pearson
Cristobulus: Emma McDonald Adeimantus: Sarah Kennedy
Jurors: Milly Caro-Wadley; Josh Pfeiffer; Courtlyn Ramsey, Jareim Roland, Corban Wiley, Sadhakshi Sivaraman, Parents and Guests
3rd Hour:
Major speaking roles:
Socrates: Elizabeth Timsah Plato: Claire Marquardt
Chaerephon: Cora Hill Lycon: Charlie Gentile
Anytus: Ethan MacKenzie Meletus: Alex Richardson
Non-major speaking roles:
Archon: Ezra Meyers Guard: Julian Johnson
Xanthippe: Lucy Gehrer Apollodorus: Grier Wiltse
Cristobulus: Devin Ritchie Adeimantus: Parker Bennett
Christostomas: Anne Marie Olson, Jurors: Parents and Guests
4th Hour:
Major speaking roles:
Socrates: Jennah Fayziev Plato: Lara de Carvalho
Chaerephon: Hayan Raffi Lycon: Madison Babb
Anytus: Carter Chance Meletus: Peter Todorov
Non-major speaking roles:
Archon: Sarah Mines Guard: Shaad Issa
Xanthippe: Chloe Zhang Apollodorus: Trip Porter
Cristobulus: Ivan Cheng Adeimantus: Maddie Ternes
Jurors: Isaac Vanderburg, Cooper Winters, and Parents and Guests
5th Hour
Major speaking roles:
Socrates: Ellie Howell Plato: Amelia Blackman
Chaerephon: Khloie Villagomez Lycon: Cooper Ryan
Anytus: Melanie Reece Meletus: Charlotte Pigg
Non-major speaking roles:
Archon: Reghan Eck Guard: Cameron Estes
Xanthippe: Clare Schupbach Apollodorus: Allie Haan
Cristobulus: Shelbie Emerson Adeimantus: Drake Manspeaker
Jurors: Ali Al-Sukin, Avery Compton, Michael Dobbs, Jaden Parker, Sam Taylor, Natalie Walenta, and Parents and Guests
Monday, April 4, 2022
The Trial of Socrates
Stoa Basileios - The Royal Stoa Reconstruction, kronoskaf: The Virtual Time Machine, http://www.kronoskaf.com/vr/ index.php?title=File:Stoa_ Basileios.jpg, 4 April 2022.
MOCK TRIAL OF SOCRATES
PRESENTED BY WCS 8TH GRADERS
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
IN THE MPR
Save the Date!
PARENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AS JURORS IN THE
399 BCE TRIAL OF SOCRATES
Eighth-grade parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join the Assembly of Athens on April 14 in the MPR. The 399 BCE trial of Socrates will be re-enacted by the eighth-graders, and their guests may participate as jurors by casting their votes for guilt or innocence. The accusers have charged Socrates with “corrupting the youth of Athens” and “undermining their religious beliefs.” Socrates faces death by hemlock if found guilty. In their carefully crafted chitons and himations, the speakers will use 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 will record the proceedings as the jurors question each speaker about the hidden issues behind their charges.
(EACH CLASS WILL PRESENT THEIR OWN MOCK TRIAL, SO PLEASE COME TO THE HOUR YOUR CHILD HAS MARKED BELOW. It is an "A" Schedule Day)
_____ 1ST HOUR 8:35 – 9:20
(No Trial) 2ND HOUR 9:25 – 10:10
_______ 3rd hour 10:15 – 11:00
_______ 4th hour 11:05 – 11:50
_______ 5th hour 11:55 – 12:40
Feast & Recess 12:45 – 1:50 (students and teachers only)
* Students will come to school in costume on this day. They will be in costume until after the Feast. They may wear shorts and t-shirts under their costumes and may wear dress code shorts and appropriate t-shirts the rest of the day.
Classical Greece
Socrates