Aim: How did the city-states of Athens and Sparta differ? Lesson GH1. 2.4

Aim: How did the Greek city-states develop different cultures and governments? Materials: handout “The Lawgivers”, Smurfette, PowerPoint presentation Hw #2.4: Handout “The Growth of Greece” Vocabulary: totalitarian, democracy, jury, colonization, irregular coastline Do Now: Explain what type of government you would prefer to live under.

Aim: How did the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta differ? SOURCE ANALYSIS The Lawgivers of Sparta and Athens ATHENS BOTH SPARTA

Assembly Debate We are going to create our own city-state. Representatives of both Athens and Sparta have come to debate why their way of life is the best choice. Assemblymen: In your representative groups you are going to prepare an argument as to why this class should adopt either an Athenian way of life or a Spartan way. Minimum of one “Solid paragraph” from each member.

Group Discussion The Spartan way? Or, the Athenian way? Now that we have discussed the views of our city-states let us look at our notes and vote: Which way of life should be adopted? The Spartan way? Or, the Athenian way?

Closure: Exit slip: Jot down three things you learned about both Athens and Sparta today