A 2-page sorting activity handout. Page 1 contains 12 standard items for categorization. Page 2, 'The Trick Deck', features 12 'edge case' items designed to challenge students' logical application of Plato's Theory of Forms.
Introductory slides for Day 3 covering Plato's Theory of Forms and his system of categorization. Teaches students to distinguish between 'Particulars' (physical objects) and 'Forms' (essential ideas) through three levels of logic.
A 2-page student guide on Plato's logic and categorization. Page 1 covers the history of his Theory of Forms and his accomplishments at the Academy. Page 2 guides students through three levels of sorting (Appearance, Function, and Essence) to find the fundamental nature of things.
A 2-page printable card deck containing 8 'Shadow vs Reality' cards. Optimized for standard 8.5x11 inch paper, the material features 8 cards in a 2x4 grid on each page. Page 2 is horizontally mirrored to ensure perfect front-to-back alignment when printed double-sided. Includes crop marks and a higher-legibility layout for student use.
A set of 8 printable 'Shadow vs Reality' cards for the Day 4 game. Each card features a common modern 'shadow' (front) and its corresponding logical reality and puppeteer (back). Designed for high-contrast visibility and classroom use.
A highly condensed 2-page teacher guide optimized for front-and-back printing. Page 1 provides the 4-day instructional arc including the updated Day 3 focus on Plato's Categories. Page 2 contains a master answer key and discussion prompts.