Classroom Resource

Alexander the Great

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

8

Overview

This video from the Daily Dose provides a 3-minute micro-learning film on Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great was born into royalty in Macedonia, educated by Aristotle, and would ascend to the Macedonian throne after his father was assassinated, building one of the largest empires of his time.

Content Standards

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

SS10.8.5
Describe the role of Alexander the Great in the Hellenistic world.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

Hellenistic
economic impact
successor kingdoms
philosophy
scientific thought
political thought
aristocracy
oligarchy
democracy
Socratic method
monarch
tyrant
city-state
influence
invasion
inspiration
conquer
engineers
artisans
Epicureanism
Stoicism
drama
playwright

Knowledge

Students know:

The role of Alexander the Great played in the Hellenistic World.
The economic impact of Alexander's empire.
The reasons for separation of Alexander's empire after his death.
The major contributions of Hellenistic art, philosophy, science, and political thought.

Skills

Students are able to:

Locate places on a map.
Identify the boundaries of an empire and its political and economic impact.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The achievements, influences, and contributions of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Age had effects on later civilizations.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://dailydosedocumentary.com/alexander-the-great/

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Daily Dose

Accessibility

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

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Comments or Notes

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Approved Date

2022-09-13

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