082709 Wh Epicurus 50m

Good Day!

DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY1) Write: Date: 08/27/09, Topic: Epicurus - Happiness2) On the next line, write “Opener #3” and then:

1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent.2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about:Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND

Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND

Summary of the clip OR/AND

Other things going on in the news.Announcements: NoneIntro Music: Untitled

Workbook Setup:Draw a line between days.Use back and front of pages.

Opener (graded)Write date, topic, opener #Then 3 sentences: based off the opener questions.

Notes (not-graded)In-class notes go next. Notes online and in class binder.60% of test from notes.

Work Section (graded)Work sections correspond to the opener #, and then go in letter a-z order. Title: must be included in each work section.25-30% of test from work sec.Surprise quizzes 100% based off notes and work sections.

Participation (10 points a week)Negative Mark: Minus 2 Points Each0 Check: 6 Points1 Check: 7 Points2 Checks: 8 Points3 Checks: 9 Points4 Checks: 10 Points 5 Checks: 11 Points (+1 EC)6 Checks: 12 Points (+2 EC)7 Checks: 13 Points (+3 EC)8 Checks: 14 Points (+4 EC)

Agenda1) Epicurus – What is happiness?

Essential Question 1) How has Epicrus shaped our view of happiness?

Reminder1) Find & complete your 4 news pods

Review

1) Greeks (Athens): Democratic idea of citizens making gov decisions

2) Greeks (Spartans): Classical republican idea that the individual submit/sacrifice for common good

3) Plato (427 BC): In dem. poor take from the rich. Philosopher king (super ruler) is best (P, Plato, P, Philos. Kings)

4) Aristotle (384 BC): Philos. kings can’t be relied on. Agrees, poor unworthy, but gov can work with constitution (rules) & power in the middle class

Review of Socrates and Plato

TIMELINE520-480 BC Persian War480-430 BC Athens flourishes404 BC Sparta destroys Athens338 BC Macedonia/Alex the Great conquers Greece197 BC Rome conquers Greece

341 BC: 2350 YRS BEFORE 20092117 YRS BEFORE THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA

Work #3a, Title “Epucurus Applied”

1) Copy Source Title: BBC-Philos of Happiness

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

Class Beliefs1) Be fearless and all heart. You have the power to empower others.

Class Beliefs2) Step up, open up, and take risks. You get what you put in.

Class Beliefs3) Be your true self. Learn and acknowledge who other people truly are.

Class Beliefs4) Challenge ideas, not the messenger. Never stop questioning!

Class Beliefs5) Ask for help, accept help, offer help. Be inclusive, leave no one out. .

Class Beliefs6) Be responsible, you affect others.If you lose someone’s trust, earn it back.

Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + work sections

for a possible workbook quiz.2) Pick and listen to your 4 news

podcast by next Monday.