Video Clip – History Channel:
Video Clip – History Channel http://www.history.com/videos/spartans
Objectives:
Objectives Describe the polis of Sparta. Experience the life of a typical Spartan boy.
The Story of Sparta:
The Story of Sparta http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/sparta/story/sto_set.html
Slide 14:
Describe how Sparta became a polis that valued military strength over everything else. Is this good? Is it bad? Why did it happen?
Mission Uncomfortable:
Mission Uncomfortable http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/sparta/challenge/cha_set.html
Mission Uncomfortable:
Mission Uncomfortable Describe the training that a young Spartan boy would go through to become a soldier. What do you think about a system like this? Is it the best way? Be sure to explain your reasoning.