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 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.
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.