This is a comprehensive project that shows students how the founding fathers incorporated the ideas of Athenian Democracy and Roman republic in the creation of the United States government. Students research the United States government as well as ancient philosophical ideas from Plato and Aristotle. This unit plan is designed for a high school level but could be adapted to fit middle school as well. The unit is designed to take 8 class periods that last 1 hour each. The unit would be perfect in