Day 4-Advanced-A Tale of Two City-States

Katie·

Ancient Greece

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Grade Level4th Grade

SubjectAncient Greece

Original Prompt

Create a 2-3 page student worksheet for the Athens vs. Sparta lesson. Include: (1) a comparison table for students to fill in about education and women's roles in each city-state, (2) primary source excerpts from Plato and Plutarch with comprehension questions, and (3) a dedicated section for students to write and outline their historical interview dialogue between an Athenian and Spartan citizen.

This document explores the contrasting lifestyles of two prominent city-states in Ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta. It highlights their fundamental differences in education, women's roles, and societal values. In Athens, the focus is on intellectual development, democracy, and creative pursuits, while in Sparta, the emphasis is on military training, discipline, and strength. The document includes vocabulary terms relevant to each city-state, prompts for discussion about their differences, and a primary source insight that offers a glimpse into Spartan life. It encourages learners to analyze these differences, brainstorming key distinctions and planning an interview to further explore the experiences of children in each society.