Describe the views of your favorite philosopher
Choose a favorite philosopher and create a colorful poster or short comic summarizing their main ideas, then present it to family or classmates.
Step-by-step guide to describe the views of your favorite philosopher
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Step 1
Pick your favorite philosopher and say their name out loud to get excited.
Step 2
Gather one or two short reference sources about that philosopher and put them where you can reach them.
Step 3
Read one short source about the philosopher to learn what they believed.
Step 4
Write down three main ideas or beliefs on a scrap paper in short phrases.
Step 5
Decide if you will make a poster or a short comic and say which you chose.
Step 6
On a scrap paper make a quick sketch of where the title images and text will go.
Step 7
Lightly draw the title and headings on your poster or comic panel with your pencil.
Step 8
Write one clear sentence under each heading explaining each main idea from your notes.
Step 9
Add one short quote or a fun fact about the philosopher in a corner of your poster or comic.
Step 10
Draw simple pictures or comic panels that show each idea using your pencil.
Step 11
Trace important lines and text with your black marker to make them stand out.
Step 12
Color your poster or comic neatly with your colouring materials.
Step 13
Practice presenting your poster or comic aloud once so you know what to say.
Step 14
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a poster board, black marker, or printed reference sources listed in the instructions?
Use a large sheet of cardboard or tape together several sheets of printer paper for the poster, substitute a dark pen or crayon for the black marker, and use a short online article or a library book as your reachable reference source.
What should we do if our drawings or sentences don't fit when we 'Lightly draw the title and headings' or later trace with the black marker?
Redo the layout on scrap paper first, measure margins on the poster or comic panel, write each sentence on scrap paper before transferring, and erase or cover mistakes with white correction tape before tracing with the black marker.
How can we adapt this activity for different ages when following steps like 'Write one clear sentence under each heading' and 'Draw simple pictures'?
For younger kids, simplify to one short phrase and big stickers or pre-drawn images, while older kids can use two reference sources, write full sentences or short paragraphs under each heading, and create more detailed multi-panel comics with speech bubbles.
How can we extend or personalize the project beyond the instructions before sharing on DIY.org?
Add a 'My Opinion' box comparing your views to the philosopher, include a small timeline or fun fact corner, decorate with mixed media like magazine cutouts, and record your practiced presentation as a short video to upload to DIY.org.
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🎯 Aristotle was hired as a tutor for the young Alexander the Great when Alexander was a teenager.
🏯 Confucius' ideas about respect and family shaped many East Asian societies for over 2,000 years.
🗣️ Immanuel Kant's 'Categorical Imperative' asks you to act only on rules you'd want everyone to follow.
📚 Plato founded the Academy in ancient Athens, often called one of the world's first universities.
🧠 Socrates never wrote his ideas down — most of what we know comes from his students, like Plato.
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