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Interactive
Curated OER

Gorgias

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about Gorgias by Plato. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Gorgias

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy learning exercise, students respond to 30 multiple choice questions about Gorgias by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
A library entry with translations of many works by Plato, including commentary and discussion of each.
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Website
Other

Plato and His Dialogues: List of Plato's Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This list of works by Plato such as The Republic also features links to e-texts in English translation.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Gorgias

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Classics Archive provides the full text of Plato's dialogue, "Gorgias." Translation by Benjamin Jowett.
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Article
Other

The Sophists and Socrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful essay on Socrates refutation of the Sophists. Discusses Socrates' debate with Protagoras over the meaning of "arete" (justice) and its consequences for the democratic politics of Athens.
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Unit Plan
Other

Plato's Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Intensive look at "The Republic," by Plato. Incorporates a brief biography of Plato along with a condensed version of "The Republic". Truly gives the essence of Plato's philosophy.
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Handout
Other

The Sophists

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary on this group of "teachers" and their beliefs. The author identify some of the major "Sophists" and their ideas.
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: The Sophists

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a good summary of the Sophists, their history and motives. Lists major figures.